ILEGAL TAQUERIA

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Friday, December 1, 2023

Overview

ILEGAL TAQUERIA was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on December 1, 2023 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
614 WILSON AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 02C

NYC Health Code Violation 02C

Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165ΒΊ F or above within 2 hours.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 02C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

πŸ“‹ 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:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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ILEGAL TAQUERIA β€” Inspection Questions

Did ILEGAL TAQUERIA pass their NYC health inspection on December 1, 2023?
ILEGAL TAQUERIA was closed by the health department on December 1, 2023 with a score of 8 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did ILEGAL TAQUERIA have?
ILEGAL TAQUERIA 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 02C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 02C (NYC Health Code Violation 02C) 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 02C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.