LA MICHOACANA in Bushwick (West)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 19, 2025
📍 54 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
La Michoacana in Bushwick holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, and across 6 inspections dating to that year, it has received mixed results including 1 Grade C alongside its current Grade A.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
LA MICHOACANA in Bushwick (West): Emergency Closures (2)
LA MICHOACANA in Bushwick (West): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Aug 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized...
Aug 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Oct 18, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 26, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 75
Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurre...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 26, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 75
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep...
Sep 1, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 76
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of har...
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LA MICHOACANA in Bushwick (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA MICHOACANA last inspected?
- LA MICHOACANA was last inspected on August 19, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is LA MICHOACANA's current health grade?
- LA MICHOACANA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LA MICHOACANA been closed by NYC Health?
- LA MICHOACANA 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 MICHOACANA had?
- LA MICHOACANA has 6 health inspections on record from September 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA MICHOACANA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA MICHOACANA was 76 points on September 1, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.