Petisco Brazuca

833 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Petisco Brazuca has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Petisco Brazuca is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

Oct 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

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

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

06C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Feb 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Petisco Brazuca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Petisco Brazuca on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Petisco Brazuca?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Petisco Brazuca.

How does Petisco Brazuca compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Petisco Brazuca most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Petisco Brazuca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Petisco Brazuca have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Petisco Brazuca 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 Petisco Brazuca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Petisco Brazuca is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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