Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
27
Last inspection
April 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
27 / 0
El Quetzalito currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 21, 2025 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 0 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.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Latest Inspection Details
April 21, 2025
- Date
- April 21, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 27
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Apr 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Quetzalito 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 Quetzalito's latest score: 27
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 N grade.
When was El Quetzalito last inspected?
El Quetzalito was last inspected on April 21, 2025.
What was El Quetzalito's latest inspection score?
El Quetzalito's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did El Quetzalito have in its latest inspection?
El Quetzalito had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is El Quetzalito located?
El Quetzalito is located at 5403 4th 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: 50164589
Last updated: July 3, 2026