El Arcoiris Deli Grocery
5805 5TH AVE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 26, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 8 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
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