El Gran Malecon Restaurant

234 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2019
45
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT in Brooklyn, NY, has undergone 11 inspections, with the most recent assessment in January 2019 resulting in a high-risk score of 45. During this inspection, officials documented issues regarding pest control, the presence of mice, and the lack of adequate handwashing facilities. Historically, the facility has primarily received medium-risk designations across its inspection record.

11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Jan 7, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Sep 5, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Aug 28, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
39
Apr 27, 2018
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Apr 20, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Mar 12, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Mar 7, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Sep 19, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 12, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
50
Aug 8, 2016
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Violations — Jan 31, 2019 Inspection
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
06F
Critical
Not Critical