The Circus

1910 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The Circus has been inspected three times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

The Circus' latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Jan 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
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
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
47
Apr 8, 2022
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Circus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Circus on file is from Oct 6, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Circus?

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

How does The Circus compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has The Circus' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Circus have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Circus 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 The Circus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Circus is inspected roughly once per year on average.