EL POTRERO in Sunnyside
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 17, 2026
📍 46-12 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11104 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Potrero in Sunnyside holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating from 2022 to 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL POTRERO in Sunnyside: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Feb 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Apr 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Hand wash sign not posted
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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EL POTRERO in Sunnyside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL POTRERO last inspected?
- EL POTRERO was last inspected on January 17, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is EL POTRERO's current health grade?
- EL POTRERO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL POTRERO had?
- EL POTRERO has 4 health inspections on record from January 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL POTRERO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL POTRERO was 20 points on April 26, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL POTRERO ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL POTRERO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.