El Rey Del Pescado

4515 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for El Rey Del Pescado. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so El Rey Del Pescado trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jan 31, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rey Del Pescado last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rey Del Pescado on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Rey Del Pescado compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Rey Del Pescado most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Rey Del Pescado's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Rey Del Pescado have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Rey Del Pescado means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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