El Palenque

Name: El Palenque
Address: 1880 Carter Avenue, NYC, NY, 10457, US
Telephone: (646) 807-6496

1880 Carter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

Grade A · as of Jan 13, 2018

El Palenque was last inspected on June 28, 2019 and scored 19 points (B range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 28, 2019 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Score: 19 points (B range)

2 critical1 general1 paperwork

Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

CriticalFood handling

No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
CriticalPests

Live animals (other than service animals or fish in tanks) were inside.

Official wording (code 04O)
Live animals other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Single-use items (cups, utensils, containers) were missing, reused, or left unprotected.

Official wording (code 10H)
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
PaperworkFacility upkeep

No hand-washing sign posted.

Official wording (code 10J)
Hand wash sign not posted

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

Jan 13, 2018 A 12 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalFacility
  
  A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Official wording (code 05D)
  Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
  
  Official wording (code 10F)
  Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Apr 2, 2017 10 10 points (A range)

Inter-Agency Task Force · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
- CriticalFood handling
  
  No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
  
  Official wording (code 04A)
  Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.