El Pinguino
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
70
Score
EL PINGUINO in Brooklyn, NY, has been subject to two inspections, both resulting in a moderate risk classification. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025, identified two critical violations regarding sanitation and food protection, as well as one minor violation concerning signage.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Apr 13, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Violations — Nov 14, 2025 Inspection
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Critical
Not Critical
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