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BARCELO RESTAURANT

55-33 MYRTLE AVENUE Queens NY 11385

Health Inspection: violations

Score: 64

Official health department data. Inspected 2018-08-23; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

9 findings at the latest imported inspection (2018-08-23), including 6 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2018-08-23: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 64. Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

  • Critical: 02B — Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
  • Critical: 02G — Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
  • Critical: 04L — Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
  • Critical: 04N — Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
  • Critical: 06A — Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
  • Critical: 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • Not Critical: 08A — Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
  • Not Critical: 08C — Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
  • Not Critical: 09C — Food contact surface not properly maintained.

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