LA NORTENA in East Williamsburg
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026
📍 255A GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11206 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Lorimer Street
Overview
La Nortena in East Williamsburg holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 26 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade B twice, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
LA NORTENA in East Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jun 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method...
GRADE B
Dec 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish ...
May 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Personal cleanliness i...
May 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Feb 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 14
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
Feb 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Thawing ...
Feb 25, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Violations:
20F
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LA NORTENA in East Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA NORTENA last inspected?
- LA NORTENA was last inspected on June 23, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is LA NORTENA's current health grade?
- LA NORTENA currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has LA NORTENA had?
- LA NORTENA has 7 health inspections on record from February 2022 through June 2026. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA NORTENA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA NORTENA was 26 points on December 11, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA NORTENA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA NORTENA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.