EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA in Borough Park

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z Last inspected Jan 27, 2025
📍 4006 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11218  ·  🍽️ Mexican
Overview

El Quetzal Deli Grocery & Pizzeria in Borough Park has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z with a score of 24 points across 11 inspections, including 1 Grade C result on record.

11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures

EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA in Borough Park: Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA
Date Grade Score Type
Nov 4, 2024 CLOSED 105 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Nov 4, 2024 CLOSED 105 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA in Borough Park: Full Inspection History (11 records)

GRADE Z Jan 27, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Hot TCS food item not ...
Violations: 06C 02B 09C 08C 02H
GRADE P Nov 22, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Nov 21, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations: 04M 08A
Nov 18, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 30
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved. 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: 05A 10F
🚫 CLOSURE Nov 4, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 105
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 ...
Violations: 08C 02H 20-06 10B 04L 05H 09E 05D 10F 08A
🚫 CLOSURE Nov 4, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 105
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations: 05D
Nov 4, 2024 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations: 20-06
Aug 16, 2023 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 15
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor o...
Violations: 06A 04A 28-03
Aug 16, 2023 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance 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 C Jul 17, 2023 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 30
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...
Violations: 04A 02G 06D 10B 06A
Jul 5, 2023 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 67
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. No hand washing facili...
Violations: 06C 05D 06A 02G 04A 04J 10B 10F
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EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA in Borough Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA last inspected?
EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA was last inspected on January 27, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 24 points.
What is EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA's current health grade?
EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA currently holds a Grade Z.
How many times has EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA been closed by NYC Health?
EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
How many health inspections has EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA had?
EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA has 11 health inspections on record from July 2023 through January 2025. Grade C on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA?
The worst inspection score recorded at EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA was 105 points on November 4, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.