El Pollo I
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.
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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.