RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN in Bensonhurst

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Jun 17, 2025
📍 7023 20 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11204  ·  🍽️ Spanish
Overview

Restaurante Guatemalteco El Petén in Bensonhurst holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has earned 2 Grade A results with no emergency closures on record.

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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections

RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN in Bensonhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)

GRADE A Jun 17, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unaccepta...
Violations: 04K 08A 04L 10F
Apr 18, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Thawing procedure improper. Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate ...
Violations: 02B 08A 09B 04M 04C
GRADE C Dec 26, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 35
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area. Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. Food contact surface not properly washed, r...
Violations: 04M 04K 09D 02B 06D 28-01 08A 06C 28-06 09B
Dec 26, 2024 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises. Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations: 28-01 28-06 02B
Aug 7, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
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. Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or...
Violations: 10B 09D 08A 09E 04A 06E 04N 05D 04K 02G
GRADE A Jul 31, 2023 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Violations: 04N 08A
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RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN in Bensonhurst: Frequently Asked Questions

When was RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN last inspected?
RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN was last inspected on June 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
What is RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN's current health grade?
RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN had?
RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN has 6 health inspections on record from July 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN?
The worst inspection score recorded at RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN was 52 points on August 7, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN ever received a Grade C?
Yes. RESTAURANTE GUATEMALTECO EL PETEN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.