EL ZASON in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025
📍 491 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11217 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center, DeKalb Avenue
Overview
El Zason in Downtown Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on 4 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
EL ZASON in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, bet...
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, bet...
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, bet...
Oct 5, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE C
Aug 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 o...
May 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to a...
GRADE A
Apr 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Anti-siphon...
Nov 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 holdi...
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EL ZASON in Downtown Brooklyn DUMBO Boerum Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL ZASON last inspected?
- EL ZASON was last inspected on December 19, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is EL ZASON's current health grade?
- EL ZASON currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL ZASON had?
- EL ZASON has 8 health inspections on record from November 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL ZASON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL ZASON was 38 points on August 27, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL ZASON ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. EL ZASON has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.