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My Coral Restaurant

5401 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, My Coral Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
74
Nov 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
6 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
29
Apr 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was My Coral Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at My Coral Restaurant on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at My Coral Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at My Coral Restaurant.

How does My Coral Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

My Coral Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has My Coral Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at My Coral Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at My Coral Restaurant 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 My Coral Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, My Coral Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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