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Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar

117 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
70
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
39
Aug 18, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jul 18, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
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
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar?

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 Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar.

How does Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Al Pastor and Bar 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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