Titi's Empanadas

160 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Titi's Empanadas has been inspected five times since 2024. Titi's Empanadas was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Titi's Empanadas is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

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

May 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

02B

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

08A

Apr 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

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

02B

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

04K

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

08A

Mar 2, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

06F

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

02B

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

04K

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Titi's Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Titi's Empanadas on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Titi's Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Titi's Empanadas.

How does Titi's Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Titi's Empanadas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Titi's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Titi's Empanadas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Titi's Empanadas 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 Titi's Empanadas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Titi's Empanadas is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

L'industrie Pizzeria

254 South 2 Street

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Brooklyn → Mexican / Latin restaurants in NYC → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Brooklyn