El Born

651 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited El Born three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

El Born's latest score of 90 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

10G

Mar 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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.

05D

Jun 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Food, 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.

06C

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.

10F

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Born last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Born on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Born compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Born most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Born's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Born have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Born means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Born inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Born is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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