EL NUEVO BARZOLA

GRADE A

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Overview

EL NUEVO BARZOLA in East New York City Line received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on November 23, 2022, scoring 4 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
3386 ATLANTIC AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
3 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 09C

Food contact surface improperly constructed

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper surfaces harbor bacteria in cracks and cannot be properly sanitized

📋 Code Requirements

Use stainless steel, approved plastics; no wood except cutting boards; smooth, intact surfaces

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
⚠ CRITICAL 09A

NYC Health Code Violation 09A

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 09A 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 NUEVO BARZOLA — Inspection Questions

Did EL NUEVO BARZOLA pass their NYC health inspection on November 23, 2022?
EL NUEVO BARZOLA passed with an A grade on November 23, 2022 with a score of 4 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did EL NUEVO BARZOLA have?
EL NUEVO BARZOLA had 2 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 09C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 09C (Food contact surface improperly constructed) is a major violation. Food contact surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable Improper surfaces harbor bacteria in cracks and cannot be properly sanitized
What does violation code 09A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 09A (NYC Health Code Violation 09A) 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 09A to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.