Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
36
Last inspection
October 15, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
33 / 3
El Rey del Pescado currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 15, 2025 found 5 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 36 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
October 15, 2025
- Date
- October 15, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 36
- Critical points
- 33
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 5 (4 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 31, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Rey del Pescado received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2024 with a score of 5.
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 Rey del Pescado's latest score: 36
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Rey del Pescado's current NYC health grade?
El Rey del Pescado does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was El Rey del Pescado last inspected?
El Rey del Pescado was last inspected on October 15, 2025.
What was El Rey del Pescado's latest inspection score?
El Rey del Pescado's latest inspection score was 36 points.
How many violations did El Rey del Pescado have in its latest inspection?
El Rey del Pescado had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is El Rey del Pescado located?
El Rey del Pescado is located at 4515 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
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: 50100328
Last updated: June 26, 2026