El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 5423 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
3
Last inspection
October 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 3
El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 15, 2025 found 1 violation, for a total score of 3 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
October 15, 2025
- Date
- October 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 3
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 1, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 3, lower than its June 2024 score of 5.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas's latest score: 3
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas's current NYC health grade?
El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas currently has a A grade.
When was El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas last inspected?
El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas was last inspected on October 15, 2025.
What was El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas's latest inspection score?
El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas's latest inspection score was 3 points.
How many violations did El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas have in its latest inspection?
El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas located?
El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas is located at 5423 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50132471
Last updated: July 3, 2026