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El Pollo I

Peruvian · 1533 70 Street · Brooklyn 11228

B Grade B posted 2025-01-13. The most recent inspection (2026-07-07) scored 31 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-07-07 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 31

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.Critical
04EToxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-01-13 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 22 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2024-06-13 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 28

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2024-06-13

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1533 70 Street

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