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El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas

5423 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Mexican Sunset Park East (347) 925-5000

Grade A · as of Oct 15, 2025

El Cerrito Tacos y Tortas was last inspected on October 15, 2025 and scored 3 points (A range). Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 15, 2025 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 3 points (A range)

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

    Official wording (code 10F)

    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.

ABMar 1, 2023: 5523/03Jun 28, 2024: 5524/06Oct 15, 2025: 3325/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. A 5 points (A range)

    Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalPests

      Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

      Official wording (code 04L)

      Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  2. A 5 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

      Official wording (code 10B)

      Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.