Tulcingo Restaurant

5520 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Tulcingo Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 26, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

Jun 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Feb 24, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Thawing procedures improper.

09B

Jan 25, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jan 13, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.

10I

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

09C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tulcingo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tulcingo Restaurant on file is from Aug 26, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tulcingo Restaurant?

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 Tulcingo Restaurant.

How does Tulcingo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tulcingo Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tulcingo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tulcingo Restaurant 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 Tulcingo Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tulcingo Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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