PORTAL LATINO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025
📍 217 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Portal Latino in Carroll Gardens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 8 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has completed 8 inspections since 2022, with 2 Grade A results and no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
PORTAL LATINO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Oct 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Oct 27, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Sep 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harbora...
Feb 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 ...
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2023
— 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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Apr 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refil...
Apr 4, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Nov 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 57
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or f...
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PORTAL LATINO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PORTAL LATINO last inspected?
- PORTAL LATINO was last inspected on October 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is PORTAL LATINO's current health grade?
- PORTAL LATINO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PORTAL LATINO had?
- PORTAL LATINO has 8 health inspections on record from November 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PORTAL LATINO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PORTAL LATINO was 57 points on November 21, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PORTAL LATINO ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. PORTAL LATINO has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.