EL QUETZALITO in Sunset Park (Central)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jul 3, 2025
📍 4803 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
El Quetzalito in Sunset Park currently holds a Grade Z designation based on a score of 23 points. The restaurant has 8 inspections on record since 2023, with 1 Grade B result and 1 Grade C result, and no emergency closures.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
EL QUETZALITO in Sunset Park (Central): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE Z
Jul 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Current lett...
Jul 3, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Apr 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Apr 1, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Jan 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or s...
Oct 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
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 ...
GRADE B
Jun 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Food Protection Certif...
May 18, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
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EL QUETZALITO in Sunset Park (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL QUETZALITO last inspected?
- EL QUETZALITO was last inspected on July 3, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is EL QUETZALITO's current health grade?
- EL QUETZALITO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has EL QUETZALITO had?
- EL QUETZALITO has 8 health inspections on record from May 2023 through July 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL QUETZALITO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL QUETZALITO was 43 points on January 15, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL QUETZALITO ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL QUETZALITO has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.