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Palenque Arepas & Empanadas

Name: Palenque Arepas & Empanadas
Address: 20 Union Square West, NYC, NY, 10003, US
Telephone: (718) 954-1955

20 Union Square West, Manhattan, NY 10003

Latin American Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flat Iron-Union Square (718) 954-1955

Not yet graded

Palenque Arepas & Empanadas was last inspected on December 14, 2023 and scored 53 points (C range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 14, 2023 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

Score: 53 points (C range)

3 critical1 general

CriticalFacility

The sewage system was missing, improper, or inadequate.

Official wording (code 05A)
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
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.
CriticalFood temperature

Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

Official wording (code 10G)
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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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 3 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.