El POLLO I in Bensonhurst
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jan 13, 2025
📍 1533 70 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11228 ·
🍽️ Peruvian
Overview
El Pollo I in Bensonhurst currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a most recent inspection score of 22 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
El POLLO I in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE B
Jan 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not ...
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not r...
GRADE A
May 8, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Apr 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 activ...
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El POLLO I in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El POLLO I last inspected?
- El POLLO I was last inspected on January 13, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is El POLLO I's current health grade?
- El POLLO I currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has El POLLO I had?
- El POLLO I has 4 health inspections on record from April 2023 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at El POLLO I?
- The worst inspection score recorded at El POLLO I was 39 points on April 11, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has El POLLO I ever received a Grade C?
- No. El POLLO I has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.