El Comedor Restaurante

5621 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited El Comedor Restaurante four times, with records going back to 2023. On Aug 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around five violations found each time.

The pattern that stands out is evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting El Comedor Restaurante on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

04L

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

Aug 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

08A

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Mar 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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02G

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

04L

May 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04L

04N

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

08A

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Comedor Restaurante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Comedor Restaurante on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Comedor Restaurante?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Comedor Restaurante.

How does El Comedor Restaurante compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Comedor Restaurante most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Comedor Restaurante's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at El Comedor Restaurante have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Comedor Restaurante means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is El Comedor Restaurante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Comedor Restaurante is inspected around two times per year on average.

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