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Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
November 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
El Pinguino currently has an 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.
El Pinguino currently has an A grade.
El Pinguino was last inspected on November 14, 2025.
El Pinguino's latest inspection score was 13 points.
El Pinguino had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
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: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
El Pinguino received an A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2025 with a score of 13.
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 →El Pinguino is located at 25 Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11222.
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