EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT in Brooklyn
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Jan 31, 2019
📍 234 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Gran Malecon Restaurant in Brooklyn has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2016. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 21 points, and has 14 inspections on record dating back to 2016, including 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result.
14
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT in Brooklyn: Emergency Closures (2)
EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT in Brooklyn: Full Inspection History (14 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Jan 31, 2019
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Thawing procedures improper.
Violations:
09B
Jan 7, 2019
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Tobacco use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area observed.
Violations:
06B
Jan 7, 2019
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
Violations:
20D
GRADE B
Sep 5, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
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Aug 28, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Violations:
06C
Aug 28, 2018
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
Violations:
22C
Apr 27, 2018
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Thawing procedures improper.
Violations:
09B
GRADE A
Apr 20, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Mar 12, 2018
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2017
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Violations:
08A
Mar 7, 2017
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Bulb not shielded or shatterproof, in areas where there is extreme heat, temperature changes, or where accidental contact may occur.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
✅ REOPENED
Sep 19, 2016
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2016
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Aug 8, 2016
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Violations:
04N
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EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT in Brooklyn: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT was last inspected on January 31, 2019 (Grade B). The inspection score was 60 points.
- What is EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT had?
- EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT has 14 health inspections on record from August 2016 through January 2019. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT was 60 points on January 31, 2019. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.