Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
20
Last inspection
July 17, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 5
El Nico currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 17, 2024 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
July 17, 2024
- Date
- July 17, 2024
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 20
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jul 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Nico does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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 Nico's latest score: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Nico's current NYC health grade?
El Nico currently has a N grade.
When was El Nico last inspected?
El Nico was last inspected on July 17, 2024.
What was El Nico's latest inspection score?
El Nico's latest inspection score was 20 points.
How many violations did El Nico have in its latest inspection?
El Nico had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Nico located?
El Nico is located at 292 North 8th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11211.
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: 50151709
Last updated: July 3, 2026