New York City, NY - Health department officials identified compliance problems at I Love Guacamole Restaurant during an inspection on 08/07/2025.
Located in the heart of Park Slope, I Love Guacamole Restaurant operates from a prominent location at 647 5 Avenue, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Inspectors documented: "09c. Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. (critical: not critical)." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| Census Tract | 014300 |
| ACTION | Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. |
| BUILDING | 647 |
| BBL | 3008790005 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| NTA | BK37 |
| BORO | Brooklyn |
| BIN | 3017070 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Mexican |
| Community Board | 307 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| DBA | I LOVE GUACAMOLE RESTAURANT |
| Council District | 39 |
| SCORE | 51 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| Longitude | -73.991954897563 |
| CAMIS | 50114508 |
| STREET | 5 AVENUE |
| ZIPCODE | 11215 |
| PHONE | 3476538536 |
| Latitude | 40.662737108707 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10F; 04L; 08A; 02B; 28-06; 04N; 02G |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 10F: 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. || 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. || 28-06: Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. || 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies; blow flies; bottle flies; flesh flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies. || 02G: 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. |
This inspection was conducted on August 7, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 10F: 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. | 04L: Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | 28-06: Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. | 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 02G: 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..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
