El Quetzalito Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 4803 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
23
Last inspection
July 3, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 7
El Quetzalito currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 3, 2025 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
July 3, 2025
- Date
- July 3, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
7 inspections
Jul 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Quetzalito's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a C, after a B in June 2023.
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 Quetzalito's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Quetzalito's current NYC health grade?
El Quetzalito currently has a Z grade.
When was El Quetzalito last inspected?
El Quetzalito was last inspected on July 3, 2025.
What was El Quetzalito's latest inspection score?
El Quetzalito's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did El Quetzalito have in its latest inspection?
El Quetzalito had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is El Quetzalito located?
El Quetzalito is located at 4803 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: 50135579
Last updated: July 3, 2026