El Espino Restaurant
5817 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (7 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 17, 2025
A 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.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| May 27, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 0 |
| May 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 31, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×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×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.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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