LA FOGATA in Bushwick (East)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026
📍 1549 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
La Fogata in Bushwick holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
LA FOGATA in Bushwick (East): Full Inspection History (6 records)
Jan 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Food, 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.
Violations:
06C
Jan 14, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
May 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly...
GRADE A
May 19, 2023
— 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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 2...
GRADE A
Apr 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not prov...
Apr 4, 2022
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale
Violations:
15E2
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LA FOGATA in Bushwick (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA FOGATA last inspected?
- LA FOGATA was last inspected on January 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 38 points.
- What is LA FOGATA's current health grade?
- LA FOGATA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA FOGATA had?
- LA FOGATA has 6 health inspections on record from April 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA FOGATA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA FOGATA was 38 points on January 14, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA FOGATA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA FOGATA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.