Mariscos El Submarino

222 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Mariscos El Submarino, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Mariscos El Submarino is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Aug 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

02G

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Apr 11, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

05D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos El Submarino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos El Submarino on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariscos El Submarino?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mariscos El Submarino.

How does Mariscos El Submarino compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Mariscos El Submarino most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Mariscos El Submarino's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos El Submarino have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariscos El Submarino means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mariscos El Submarino inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mariscos El Submarino is inspected around two times per year on average.

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