POLLOS A LA BRASA in Bushwick (East)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026
📍 691 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11221 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Pollos A La Brasa in Bushwick currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 27 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, including 2 Grade A results, with no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
POLLOS A LA BRASA in Bushwick (East): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Jun 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Food contact surface n...
Apr 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE B
Jan 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pes...
Nov 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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...
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Dishwashing and ware ...
Feb 2, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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POLLOS A LA BRASA in Bushwick (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POLLOS A LA BRASA last inspected?
- POLLOS A LA BRASA was last inspected on June 10, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 44 points.
- What is POLLOS A LA BRASA's current health grade?
- POLLOS A LA BRASA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has POLLOS A LA BRASA had?
- POLLOS A LA BRASA has 7 health inspections on record from February 2023 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at POLLOS A LA BRASA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POLLOS A LA BRASA was 44 points on June 10, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has POLLOS A LA BRASA ever received a Grade C?
- No. POLLOS A LA BRASA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.