El Malecon Restaurant Health Inspection Grade

Spanish · 8727 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

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A

Current Grade

Current grade

A

Latest score

13

Last inspection

December 23, 2024

Critical / non-critical points

8 / 5

El Malecon Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 23, 2024 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.

Latest Violations

1 critical · 2 non-critical

Critical

  • Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Non-Critical

  • Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
  • Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Latest Inspection Details

December 23, 2024
Date
December 23, 2024
Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
A
Score
13
Critical points
8
Non-critical points
5
Violations
3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)

Inspection History

5 inspections

Dec 23, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
3 Violations
1 Critical2 Non-Critical

Oct 10, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
11 Violations
7 Critical4 Non-Critical

Sep 21, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

Dec 15, 2022

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
4 Violations
3 Critical1 Non-Critical

Jan 25, 2022

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
1 Violation
1 Critical

Grade Trend

El Malecon Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2024 and September 2023. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its September 2023 score of 9.

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 Malecon Restaurant's latest score: 13

Grade range: A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Malecon Restaurant's current NYC health grade?

El Malecon Restaurant currently has a A grade.

When was El Malecon Restaurant last inspected?

El Malecon Restaurant was last inspected on December 23, 2024.

What was El Malecon Restaurant's latest inspection score?

El Malecon Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.

How many violations did El Malecon Restaurant have in its latest inspection?

El Malecon Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.

Where is El Malecon Restaurant located?

El Malecon Restaurant is located at 8727 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11209.

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: 50088941
Last updated: June 26, 2026