El Rey Ii Restaurant
1064 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11208
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 27, 2025
Raw 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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 4 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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