El Tio Pio

76 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at El Tio Pio, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

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

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; El Tio Pio is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Sep 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Apr 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
74
Dec 19, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tio Pio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Tio Pio on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Tio Pio?

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 Tio Pio.

How does El Tio Pio compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Tio Pio most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Tio Pio's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Tio Pio have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Tio Pio means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Tio Pio inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Tio Pio is inspected roughly once per year on average.