El Chapin 2025
3917 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11232
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 7, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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