El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria

144 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2024, El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Oct 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria.

How does El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cedro Lebanese Taqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.