Pollos a La Brasa

691 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Pollos a La Brasa five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from five violations up to six.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Pollos a La Brasa's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

08C

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Nov 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

06D

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

04L

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

08C

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

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

08A

Dec 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

10F

Mar 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

06C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Feb 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollos a La Brasa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollos a La Brasa on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollos a La Brasa?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollos a La Brasa.

How does Pollos a La Brasa compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Pollos a La Brasa most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Pollos a La Brasa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pollos a La Brasa have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollos a La Brasa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pollos a La Brasa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollos a La Brasa is inspected around three times per year on average.

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