Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
November 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
El Pinguino currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 14, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Latest Inspection Details
November 14, 2025
- Date
- November 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Nov 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Pinguino received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2025 with a score of 13.
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 Pinguino's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Pinguino's current NYC health grade?
El Pinguino currently has a A grade.
When was El Pinguino last inspected?
El Pinguino was last inspected on November 14, 2025.
What was El Pinguino's latest inspection score?
El Pinguino's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did El Pinguino have in its latest inspection?
El Pinguino had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Pinguino located?
El Pinguino is located at 25 Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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: 50114629
Last updated: July 3, 2026