268 Clinton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 422-0065
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
La Vara has an average score of 23 from 2 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that La Vara may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
01/04/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 29 | N
- (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
01/24/2020 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 17 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- (Critical) Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
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