EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT

SCORE: 18 POINTS

Monday, January 7, 2019

Overview

EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT in Brooklyn underwent a NYC health inspection on January 7, 2019 and scored 18 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
234 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Cuisine
Spanish
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
14 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06B

NYC Health Code Violation 06B

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

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on January 7, 2019?
EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT underwent inspection on January 7, 2019 with a score of 18 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT have?
EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 06B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06B (NYC Health Code Violation 06B) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.