El Salvador Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 1544 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
January 7, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 6
El Salvador Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 7, 2026 found 5 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 4 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
- 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.
- Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 7, 2026
- Date
- January 7, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 5 (1 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 7, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 26, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
El Salvador Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and March 2024. Its latest score was 11, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 9.
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 Salvador Restaurant's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Salvador Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
El Salvador Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was El Salvador Restaurant last inspected?
El Salvador Restaurant was last inspected on January 7, 2026.
What was El Salvador Restaurant's latest inspection score?
El Salvador Restaurant's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did El Salvador Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
El Salvador Restaurant had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is El Salvador Restaurant located?
El Salvador Restaurant is located at 1544 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11237.
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: 50044131
Last updated: June 26, 2026