EL RINCON DE MACON in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026
📍 522 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Rincon de Macon in Bed-Stuy has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 33 points across 10 inspections, though it received a Grade A on one prior inspection.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
EL RINCON DE MACON in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Emergency Closures (3)
EL RINCON DE MACON in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (11 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 76
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.
Violations:
10F
Mar 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE Z
Dec 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
Oct 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
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.
No hand washing facili...
GRADE Z
Aug 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Aug 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 76
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food co...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 76
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
May 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, ...
GRADE A
Jan 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Apr 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contami...
EL RINCON DE MACON in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): News Coverage (2)
CLOSED El Rincon De Macon Closed by Health Dept - Brooklyn Published Apr 18, 2026 GRADE B El Rincon De Macon Gets Grade B After Inspection - Brooklyn Published Mar 8, 2026Browse Related
EL RINCON DE MACON in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL RINCON DE MACON last inspected?
- EL RINCON DE MACON was last inspected on April 13, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 76 points.
- What is EL RINCON DE MACON's current health grade?
- EL RINCON DE MACON currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has EL RINCON DE MACON been closed by NYC Health?
- EL RINCON DE MACON has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL RINCON DE MACON had?
- EL RINCON DE MACON has 11 health inspections on record from April 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL RINCON DE MACON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL RINCON DE MACON was 76 points on April 13, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.