El Viejo Jhons Restaurant
5603 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 7, 2026
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| May 15, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 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.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
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