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Grade ALatin American

Portal Latino

217 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn, 11201

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 27, 2025

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 27, 2025Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Sep 5, 2024Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (2 critical)
Feb 15, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (5 critical)
Apr 18, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 4, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Nov 21, 2022Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 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.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 7 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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