NUEVA PUERTA DEL SOL RESTAUANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Overview

NUEVA PUERTA DEL SOL RESTAUANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on January 11, 2022 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
7116 18 AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Cuisine
Spanish
Inspection Type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04L

Evidence of Mice Present in Facility

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
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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NUEVA PUERTA DEL SOL RESTAUANT — Inspection Questions

Did NUEVA PUERTA DEL SOL RESTAUANT pass their NYC health inspection on January 11, 2022?
NUEVA PUERTA DEL SOL RESTAUANT was closed by the health department on January 11, 2022 with a score of 93 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did NUEVA PUERTA DEL SOL RESTAUANT have?
NUEVA PUERTA DEL SOL RESTAUANT 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 04L mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04L (Evidence of Mice Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Mouse droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, or live mice observed. WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.