El Gran Malecon Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 234 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
60
Last inspection
January 31, 2019
Critical / non-critical points
45 / 15
El Gran Malecon Restaurant currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 31, 2019 found 8 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 60 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
- Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Non-Critical
- Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
- Thawing procedures improper.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
- Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
January 31, 2019
- Date
- January 31, 2019
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 60
- Critical points
- 45
- Non-critical points
- 15
- Violations
- 8 (4 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
11 inspections
Jan 31, 2019
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Jan 7, 2019
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 5, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 28, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 27, 2018
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 20, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 12, 2018
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 7, 2017
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 19, 2016
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Sep 12, 2016
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Aug 8, 2016
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Gran Malecon Restaurant's most recent graded inspection in September 2018 was a B, after a A in April 2018.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Gran Malecon Restaurant's latest score: 60
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Gran Malecon Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El Gran Malecon Restaurant does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Gran Malecon Restaurant last inspected?
El Gran Malecon Restaurant was last inspected on January 31, 2019.
What was El Gran Malecon Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El Gran Malecon Restaurant's latest inspection score was 60 points.
How many violations did El Gran Malecon Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El Gran Malecon Restaurant had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is El Gran Malecon Restaurant located?
El Gran Malecon Restaurant is located at 234 Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11237.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50009898
Last updated: June 26, 2026