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Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten

7023 20 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to four.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
Apr 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
58
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.
09D
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
37
Aug 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.
09D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
33
Jul 31, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten.

How does Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten 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 Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurante Guatemalteco El Peten is inspected around three times per year on average.

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