Palo Santo

652 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Palo Santo has been inspected three times since 2021. The most recent visit was on Jul 20, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Nov 10, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 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
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
Jul 30, 2021
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palo Santo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palo Santo on file is from Jul 20, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palo Santo?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palo Santo.

How does Palo Santo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Palo Santo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Palo Santo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Palo Santo have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palo Santo is inspected roughly once per year on average.