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Mr. Chimi Nyc: health inspection history

1492 Myrtle Avenue, New York City, NY 11237

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Address: 1492 Myrtle Avenue, New York City, NY 11237
Borough: Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed): Latin American
Most recent grade: Grade C issued Apr 9, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Jun 29, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 3 inspections, Dec 16, 2025 to Jun 29, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 11 violations, of which 6 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 30 points. Among 235 graded restaurants in ZIP 11237, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Jun 29, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Apr 9, 2026 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 30Grade: Grade CViolations 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.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
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.

Dec 16, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 27Violations were cited in the following area(s).

06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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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.