LA CARRETA in Sunset Park (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026
📍 407 51 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11220 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
LA CARRETA in Sunset Park, Brooklyn has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation, indicating it is not in operation. Across 6 inspections between 2022 and 2026, it received Grade A on 2 occasions prior to closure.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
LA CARRETA in Sunset Park (West): Emergency Closures (2)
LA CARRETA in Sunset Park (West): Full Inspection History (6 records)
✅ REOPENED
Feb 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Cold TCS...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 55
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cros...
Jun 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to m...
GRADE A
Jan 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
GRADE A
Sep 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed ind...
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LA CARRETA in Sunset Park (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA CARRETA last inspected?
- LA CARRETA was last inspected on February 17, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is LA CARRETA's current health grade?
- LA CARRETA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has LA CARRETA been closed by NYC Health?
- LA CARRETA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LA CARRETA had?
- LA CARRETA has 6 health inspections on record from September 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA CARRETA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA CARRETA was 55 points on September 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.