Tacos El Dorado
1228 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11226
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 27, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA 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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×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×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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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