Puertas

8324 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Puertas has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Feb 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
78
Sep 8, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puertas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puertas on file is from Feb 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Puertas?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Puertas.

How does Puertas compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Puertas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Puertas's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Puertas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.