EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT in Bushwick (East)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026
📍 1544 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Salvador Restaurant in Bushwick holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. With 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has achieved Grade A on 2 occasions and has no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT in Bushwick (East): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Jan 7, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial 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 A
Jan 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; ...
GRADE B
Mar 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Jul 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided whe...
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EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT in Bushwick (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT was last inspected on January 7, 2026 (Grade A).
- What is EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT had?
- EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT was 28 points on July 13, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.