El Pollo I
NYC Department of Health inspection history. 8603 18 AVENUE, 11214, Brooklyn, NY.
Latest grade
A
Score: 12 points
Last inspection
October 4, 2025
14 inspections on file · 57 total violations · 14 critical
Violations on last inspection
- 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.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Full inspection history
October 4, 2025A · 12
3 violations · Critical flagged
June 25, 2025A · 12
2 violations · Critical flagged
June 20, 2025B · 27
5 violations · Critical flagged
May 15, 2025C · 36
5 violations · Critical flagged
April 17, 2025C · 31
1 violation · Critical flagged
April 14, 2025C · 49
5 violations · Critical flagged
April 2, 2025B · 20
3 violations · Critical flagged
February 6, 2025B · 23
5 violations · Critical flagged
January 13, 2025B · 22
4 violations · Critical flagged
December 30, 2024C · 34
5 violations · Critical flagged
December 17, 2024C · 29
5 violations · Critical flagged
October 7, 2024C · 62
5 violations · Critical flagged
June 13, 2024C · 42
5 violations · Critical flagged
June 13, 2024C · 28
4 violations · Critical flagged
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