Latin American · 174 Borinquen Place · Brooklyn 11211
A Grade A posted 2025-05-05. The most recent inspection (2026-08-25) scored 21 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2026-08-25 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 21
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 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. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. | Critical |
2025-05-05 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
| 09C | Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. | — |
GRADE D
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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (1 with three or more people sick), shared by 5 restaurants
3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food), shared by 5 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Black Flamingo, Ensenada Brooklyn, Kinda Nice, M Group Cafe LLC.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
174 Borinquen Place