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La Huequita

Spanish · 1450 Myrtle Avenue · Brooklyn 11237

Grade Pending since 2026-04-07

Reopened by DOHMH on 2026-04-07.

Inspection history

2026-06-29 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 27

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04NFilth 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
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2026-04-07 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection · Establishment re-opened by DOHMH. · score 2 Grade Pending

CodeDescriptionCritical
10BAnti-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.—

2026-03-17 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 84

CodeDescriptionCritical
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
06CFood, 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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2026-03-17 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

CodeDescriptionCritical
28-01Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.—

2026-02-02 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 28

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2026-02-02 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required—
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-03-17

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2026-03-17

At this address

GRADE D

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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: No Permit or License) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1450 Myrtle Avenue

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