EL DESPERTAR MARLENE
Current Score
48 / 100
Poor
As of Feb 2, 2026
Score History
76
Jan 26
48
Feb 26
Inspection History (2)
February 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
48
Poor Violations (12)
- Critical Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- Not Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Not Critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
- Critical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Not Critical Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
- Not 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.
- Critical 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.
- Not Critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- Not Critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Not 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.
- Critical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
January 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
76
Fair Violations (4)
- Critical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Critical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Critical Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
- Not Critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EL DESPERTAR MARLENE clean?
EL DESPERTAR MARLENE has a health inspection score of 48 out of 100, which is considered poor. The restaurant is located at 849 PROSPECT AVENUE in the Bronx neighborhood of San Francisco.
When was EL DESPERTAR MARLENE last inspected?
EL DESPERTAR MARLENE was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. The restaurant has been inspected 2 times total.
What do health inspection scores mean?
Health inspection scores range from 0-100. Scores of 90-100 are excellent, 70-89 are good, and below 70 need improvement. Inspectors check for food safety violations including proper food storage, cleanliness, and temperature control.