Polygon

299 Vandervoort Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Polygon has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Polygon's latest score of 58 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

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

06D

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

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

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

08A

Oct 30, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 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

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

06F

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

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

06D

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

10G

A food containing artificial trans-fat, with 0.5 grams or more of trans fat per serving, is being stored, distributed, held for service, used in preparation of a menu item, or served.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polygon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Polygon on file is from Oct 27, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Polygon?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polygon.

How does Polygon compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Polygon most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Polygon's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Polygon have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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