EL COFRE in Clinton Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026
📍 454 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11205 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Cofre in Clinton Hill holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice, Grade B once, and has no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EL COFRE in Clinton Hill: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
Oct 31, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparat...
Oct 31, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and en...
Violations:
28-03
GRADE B
Jul 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow preventi...
Jun 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
GRADE A
Nov 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Mar 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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...
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EL COFRE in Clinton Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL COFRE last inspected?
- EL COFRE was last inspected on January 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is EL COFRE's current health grade?
- EL COFRE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL COFRE had?
- EL COFRE has 7 health inspections on record from March 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL COFRE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL COFRE was 54 points on June 17, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL COFRE ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL COFRE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.