LA CABANA in Sunset Park (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 16, 2025
📍 4503 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
La Cabana in Sunset Park holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed results—one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C—with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LA CABANA in Sunset Park (Central): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
GRADE B
Apr 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service ...
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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...
GRADE C
May 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Hot food item not ...
Mar 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not pro...
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LA CABANA in Sunset Park (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA CABANA last inspected?
- LA CABANA was last inspected on January 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is LA CABANA's current health grade?
- LA CABANA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA CABANA had?
- LA CABANA has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA CABANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA CABANA was 34 points on May 4, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA CABANA ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LA CABANA has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.