LA POTRANCA in Bushwick (East)
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025
📍 1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Overview
La Potranca in Bushwick has not yet received a letter grade from NYC DOHMH. The Latin American restaurant scored 35 points on its most recent 2025 inspection, which would correspond to a Grade C if graded. With 12 inspections conducted in 2025 and no emergency closures on record, the restaurant is awaiting final grade assignment.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
LA POTRANCA in Bushwick (East): Full Inspection History (12 records)
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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 provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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 provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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 provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
Dec 22, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly...
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Violations:
10B
Dec 22, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Violations:
05H
Dec 22, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Violations:
10B
Dec 22, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Violations:
05H
Dec 22, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
LA POTRANCA in Bushwick (East): News Coverage (1)
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LA POTRANCA in Bushwick (East): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA POTRANCA last inspected?
- LA POTRANCA was last inspected on December 22, 2025 (Grade N). The inspection score was 35 points.
- What is LA POTRANCA's current health grade?
- LA POTRANCA currently holds a Grade N.
- How many health inspections has LA POTRANCA had?
- LA POTRANCA has 12 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA POTRANCA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA POTRANCA was 35 points on December 22, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA POTRANCA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA POTRANCA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.