EMPANADA LOCA in Sunset Park (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 14, 2025
📍 606 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Empanada Loca in Sunset Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A twice and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
EMPANADA LOCA in Sunset Park (West): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Jun 14, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Jul 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Apr 4, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE B
Dec 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
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, blo...
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EMPANADA LOCA in Sunset Park (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EMPANADA LOCA last inspected?
- EMPANADA LOCA was last inspected on June 14, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is EMPANADA LOCA's current health grade?
- EMPANADA LOCA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EMPANADA LOCA had?
- EMPANADA LOCA has 5 health inspections on record from December 2022 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at EMPANADA LOCA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EMPANADA LOCA was 25 points on December 1, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EMPANADA LOCA ever received a Grade C?
- No. EMPANADA LOCA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.