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El Aguila Mini Market

1192 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Other Bushwick South (718) 452-8251

Not yet graded

El Aguila Mini Market was last inspected on August 1, 2026 and scored 28 points (C range). Inspectors found 7 violations, 4 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 1, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

28

Score: 28 points (C range)

4 critical3 general
  • CriticalPests

    Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

    Official wording (code 04L)

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

    Official wording (code 02G)

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 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.

  • CriticalPests

    Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

    Official wording (code 04N)

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

  • GeneralPests

    The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

    Official wording (code 08A)

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

    Official wording (code 10B)

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • GeneralFood handling

    Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.

    Official wording (code 09B)

    Thawing procedure improper.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.