Empanada Loca Beer Garden
9 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
American DUMBO-Vinegar Hill-Downtown Brklyn-Boerum Hill (917) 416-3314
Closed by the Health Department · as of Nov 19, 2024
Empanada Loca Beer Garden was last inspected on November 19, 2024 and scored 40 points (C range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 4 of them critical.
Latest inspection
November 19, 2024 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 40 points (C range)
4 criticalThe Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.
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CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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CriticalFood source
Drinking water or ice was unsafe or from an unapproved source.
Official wording (code 03E)
No or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.
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CriticalFacility
No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.
Official wording (code 05H)
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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CriticalFacility
A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Official wording (code 05D)
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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A 10 points (A range)
Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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GP 7 points (A range)
Pre-permit (Operational) · Reopening Inspection
The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
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0 0 points (A range)
Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
Official wording (code 06D)
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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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.
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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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PaperworkFacility upkeep
No hand-washing sign posted.
Official wording (code 10J)
Hand wash sign not posted
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 24 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.