GRAND MORELOS in East Williamsburg
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026
📍 727 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11211 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Lorimer Street
Overview
Grand Morelos in East Williamsburg has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z, scoring 6 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections from 2022 to 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no Grade B or C violations recorded.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
GRAND MORELOS in East Williamsburg: Emergency Closures (2)
GRAND MORELOS in East Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (7 records)
✅ REOPENED
Mar 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
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.
Violations:
06C
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Nov 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Violations:
02G
Jun 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 48
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed...
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to...
Oct 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRAND MORELOS in East Williamsburg: News Coverage (1)
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GRAND MORELOS in East Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GRAND MORELOS last inspected?
- GRAND MORELOS was last inspected on March 23, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 6 points.
- What is GRAND MORELOS's current health grade?
- GRAND MORELOS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has GRAND MORELOS been closed by NYC Health?
- GRAND MORELOS 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 GRAND MORELOS had?
- GRAND MORELOS has 7 health inspections on record from October 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GRAND MORELOS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GRAND MORELOS was 74 points on March 16, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.