LA VARA in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026
📍 268 CLINTON STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11201 ·
🍽️ Spanish
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🚇 Borough Hall
Overview
La Vara in Carroll Gardens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Spanish restaurant has maintained Grade A across both of its graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LA VARA in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Apr 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
Jan 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
LA VARA in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA VARA last inspected?
- LA VARA was last inspected on January 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LA VARA's current health grade?
- LA VARA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA VARA had?
- LA VARA has 3 health inspections on record from January 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA VARA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA VARA was 29 points on January 4, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA VARA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA VARA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.