El Pollo Peruano 2

4102 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
American
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, El Pollo Peruano 2 has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting El Pollo Peruano 2 squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
74
Dec 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Dec 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Peruano 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Peruano 2 on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Peruano 2?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Peruano 2.

How does El Pollo Peruano 2 compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Pollo Peruano 2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Pollo Peruano 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo Peruano 2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Pollo Peruano 2 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 Peruano 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Peruano 2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.