El Cofre
454 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11205
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 15, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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