Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
December 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 4
El Zason currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 19, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
December 19, 2025
- Date
- December 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Dec 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 6, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Zason's most recent graded inspection in December 2025 was a A, after a C in August 2025.
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 Zason's latest score: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Zason's current NYC health grade?
El Zason currently has a A grade.
When was El Zason last inspected?
El Zason was last inspected on December 19, 2025.
What was El Zason's latest inspection score?
El Zason's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did El Zason have in its latest inspection?
El Zason had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is El Zason located?
El Zason is located at 491 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11217.
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: 50115478
Last updated: July 3, 2026