El Pollo I

1533 70 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited El Pollo I four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up four times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
67
Jun 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 8, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Apr 11, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo I last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo I on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo I?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Pollo I.

How does El Pollo I compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has El Pollo I's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo I have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Pollo I 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 Pollo I inspected?

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