Tienda Guatemalteca El Quetzalito
5507 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 18, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 18, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (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.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
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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