El Sazon De Petrica

4718 4 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

El Sazon De Petrica has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which El Sazon De Petrica's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jan 30, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Sazon De Petrica last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Sazon De Petrica on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Sazon De Petrica?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Sazon De Petrica.

How does El Sazon De Petrica compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Sazon De Petrica most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Sazon De Petrica's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Sazon De Petrica have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Sazon De Petrica means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.