EL POLLO I.

NYC Health Dept

1533 70 STREET · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 22 points (Jan 2025). Other cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Critical Other

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

JUN 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Chemical Safety

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MAY 8

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

APR 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

Critical Food Temperature

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 dur

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

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