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Guerrero Deli Cafe: health inspection history
657 Flushing Avenue, New York City, NY 11206
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- Address
- 657 Flushing Avenue, New York City, NY 11206
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Spanish
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Jan 29, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
- Latest inspection
- Jul 17, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
- Records shown
- 4 inspections, Aug 7, 2023 to Jul 17, 2026
Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 12 violations, of which 8 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 9 points. Among 169 graded restaurants in ZIP 11206, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Jul 17, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02GCritical 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.
- 06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10BNot critical 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.
- 10FNot critical 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.
Jan 29, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02HCritical After 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.
Nov 12, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02HCritical After 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.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GCritical 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.
- 10FNot critical 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.
- 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Aug 7, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.