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EL DESPERTAR MARLENE

849 PROSPECT AVENUE, New York, NY 10459/Latin American

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

41/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Feb 2026

Critical

8

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

16 total

other
638%
pest
425%
contamination
319%
hygiene
16%
chemical
16%
facility
16%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalOther

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Code 02B

CriticalOther

Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.

Code 04O

CriticalPest

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Code 04L

CriticalHygiene

No 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.

Code 05D

CriticalContamination

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Code 04H

MinorContamination

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.

Code 10F

MinorChemical

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Code 10G

MinorPest

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Code 08A

MinorFacility

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.

Code 10B

MinorContamination

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Code 09C

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.