What is EL Zason's health inspection score?

EL Zason has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Zason last inspected?

EL Zason was last inspected on December 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Zason have?

EL Zason has 16 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Zason safe to eat at?

EL Zason has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Zason serve?

EL Zason serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Zason

Name: EL Zason
Address: 491 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11217
Rating: 75

491 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 12/19/2025

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Mexican•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 19, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

May

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Dec 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10HSingle 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.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection InspectionCleanNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High4 Med

8 total3 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10FNon-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.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
04OLive animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
04CFood worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10FNon-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.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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