EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE in Sunset Park (Central)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026
📍 5621 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Comedor Restaurante in Sunset Park holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 5 inspections between 2023 and 2025. The restaurant previously received a Grade A in one earlier inspection, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE in Sunset Park (Central): Emergency Closures (1)
EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE in Sunset Park (Central): Full Inspection History (6 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
GRADE Z
Aug 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nu...
Aug 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper...
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-fo...
May 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held ...
May 31, 2023
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’...
EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE in Sunset Park (Central): News Coverage (1)
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EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE in Sunset Park (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE last inspected?
- EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE was last inspected on April 28, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 59 points.
- What is EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE's current health grade?
- EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE been closed by NYC Health?
- EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE had?
- EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL COMEDOR RESTAURANTE was 59 points on April 28, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.