Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
May 29, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
El Nopal currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 29, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 29, 2025
- Date
- May 29, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 22, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Nopal has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 7, lower than its November 2023 score of 11.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
El Nopal's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Nopal's current NYC health grade?
El Nopal currently has a A grade.
When was El Nopal last inspected?
El Nopal was last inspected on May 29, 2025.
What was El Nopal's latest inspection score?
El Nopal's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did El Nopal have in its latest inspection?
El Nopal had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Nopal located?
El Nopal is located at 631 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50103090
Last updated: June 26, 2026