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Grade BLatin American

El Comedor Restaurante

5621 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220

Should you eat here?

Grade B at the latest inspection (3 months ago).

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 30, 2026

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 30, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Apr 28, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Aug 22, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (4 critical)
Aug 7, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Mar 13, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
May 31, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (5 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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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