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EMPANADA LOCA

Latin American · NY · source nyc_dohmh #50188448

Address

9 DEKALB AVENUE

Brooklyn NY 11201

Kings County

Phone

(929) 217-8365

Borough

Brooklyn

First seen

Oct 10, 12:43 PM EDT

Inspections

1. Sep 16, 2026Trans Fat / Initial InspectionDetected Oct 10, 12:43 PM EDT

   Violations were cited in the following area(s).

   • 16-02The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
2. Sep 16, 2026Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionClosedDetected Oct 10, 12:43 PM EDT

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

   • 20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
   • 20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
   • 28-01Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
3. Sep 16, 2026Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial InspectionClosedScore 97NDetected Oct 10, 12:43 PM EDT

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

   • 08CPesticide misusePesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
   • 02DCriticalCommercially processed pre-cooked TCS in hermetically sealed containers and precooked TCS in intact packages from non-retail food processing establishments not heated to 140 °F within 2 hours of removal from container or package.
   • 03ECriticalNo or inadequate potable water supply. Water or ice not potable or from unapproved source. Bottled water not NY State certified. Cross connection in potable water supply system.
   • 04ACriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
   • 05DCriticalNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
   • 06ACriticalPersonal 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.
   • 06CCriticalFood, 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.
   • 06ECriticalSanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
   • 09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
   • 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.
   • 10FSanitationNon-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.
   • 28-07Unapproved outdoor, street or sidewalk cooking.