EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT in Sunset Park (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 7, 2026
📍 5603 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
El Viejo Jhon's in Sunset Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The Mexican restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT in Sunset Park (Central): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
May 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 6
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.
Violations:
06C
Oct 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
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 he...
GRADE A
May 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Dec 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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...
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EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT in Sunset Park (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT last inspected?
- EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT was last inspected on May 7, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 6 points.
- What is EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- EL VIEJO JHONS 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 VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT had?
- EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT has 4 health inspections on record from December 2023 through May 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT was 40 points on October 22, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL VIEJO JHONS RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.