LA MESITA in Bushwick (East)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
π 1513 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
π½οΈ Mexican
Overview
La Mesita in Bushwick holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the Mexican restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LA MESITA in Bushwick (East): Full Inspection History (6 records)
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE A
Nov 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishmentβs food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Jan 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provid...
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
Mar 18, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to comply with an Order of the Board of Health, Commissioner, or Department.
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Cold food item held above 41οΏ½...
Mar 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Violations:
10F
LA MESITA in Bushwick (East): News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL La Mesita Cited for Critical Violations - Brooklyn Published Mar 7, 2026Browse Related
LA MESITA in Bushwick (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA MESITA last inspected?
- LA MESITA was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 44 points.
- What is LA MESITA's current health grade?
- LA MESITA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0β13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA MESITA had?
- LA MESITA has 6 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA MESITA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA MESITA was 44 points on February 12, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA MESITA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA MESITA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.