Palenque Colombian Food

298 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Palenque Colombian Food, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2026
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Sep 27, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74
Apr 14, 2023
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Feb 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Oct 25, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palenque Colombian Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palenque Colombian Food on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palenque Colombian Food?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palenque Colombian Food.

How does Palenque Colombian Food compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Palenque Colombian Food most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Palenque Colombian Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palenque Colombian Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palenque Colombian Food 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 Palenque Colombian Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palenque Colombian Food is inspected around two times per year on average.