Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
29
Last inspection
March 8, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 6
El Viejon currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 8, 2024 found 7 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Latest Inspection Details
March 8, 2024
- Date
- March 8, 2024
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 7 (4 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Mar 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Viejon 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 Viejon's latest score: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Viejon's current NYC health grade?
El Viejon currently has a N grade.
When was El Viejon last inspected?
El Viejon was last inspected on March 8, 2024.
What was El Viejon's latest inspection score?
El Viejon's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did El Viejon have in its latest inspection?
El Viejon had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is El Viejon located?
El Viejon is located at 4223 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11232.
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: 50108718
Last updated: July 3, 2026