EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT.

NYC Health Dept

234 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 21 points (Sep 2018). Plumbing & Waste cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

14 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 31

2019

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedures improper.

Critical Other

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 a

Not Critical Other

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

JAN 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Not Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly maintained.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

JAN 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“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.

SEP 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 fli

Critical Employee Hygiene

Not Critical Other

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

AUG 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Other

Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Not Critical Other

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

Not Critical Facility Condition

Lighting Inadequate

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

Critical Food Temperature

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.

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AUG 28

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Food Temperature

Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.

APR 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedures improper.

Critical Food Temperature

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º F to 70º F or less within 2 hours, and from 70º F to 41º F or less within 4 additional hours.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

APR 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Not Critical Sanitation

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

MAR 12

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

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

Critical Other

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

MAR 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Not Critical Other

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

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

MAR 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Food Temperature

Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.

SEP 19

2016

PASS 2 violations

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Not Critical Sanitation

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

SEP 12

2016

FAIL 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.

Critical Pest Activity

Not Critical Other

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

AUG 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Not Critical Other

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

Critical Other

Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.

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