El Continental

672 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Continental has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

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

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so El Continental trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
67
Apr 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
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
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
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
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
52
Oct 21, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Continental last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Continental on file is from Oct 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Continental?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Continental.

How does El Continental compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Continental most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Continental's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Continental 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 Continental inspected?

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