EL POLLO III in Bensonhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 4, 2025
📍 8603 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11214 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Pollo III in Bensonhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed results including one Grade B and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
EL POLLO III in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possibl...
Sep 24, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE C
Dec 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 im...
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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...
Jun 13, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Nov 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Establishme...
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EL POLLO III in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL POLLO III last inspected?
- EL POLLO III was last inspected on October 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is EL POLLO III's current health grade?
- EL POLLO III currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL POLLO III had?
- EL POLLO III has 7 health inspections on record from November 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL POLLO III?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL POLLO III was 42 points on June 13, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL POLLO III ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL POLLO III has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.