El Viejo Jhon's

5603 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

El Viejo Jhon's appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to six.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which El Viejo Jhon's's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
50
May 15, 2024
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
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
Dec 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Viejo Jhon's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Viejo Jhon's on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Viejo Jhon's?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Viejo Jhon's.

How does El Viejo Jhon's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

El Viejo Jhon's most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has El Viejo Jhon's's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Viejo Jhon's have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Viejo Jhon's 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.

How often is El Viejo Jhon's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Viejo Jhon's is inspected around two times per year on average.