PLAZA ORTEGA in Bushwick (West)
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026
📍 140 STANHOPE STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11221 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Plaza Ortega in Bushwick holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 27 points from its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PLAZA ORTEGA in Bushwick (West): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Jun 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
GRADE B
Feb 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
F...
Nov 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-servi...
GRADE A
Nov 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s 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 condit...
May 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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, tr...
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PLAZA ORTEGA in Bushwick (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PLAZA ORTEGA last inspected?
- PLAZA ORTEGA was last inspected on June 10, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 29 points.
- What is PLAZA ORTEGA's current health grade?
- PLAZA ORTEGA 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 PLAZA ORTEGA had?
- PLAZA ORTEGA has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PLAZA ORTEGA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PLAZA ORTEGA was 54 points on November 22, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PLAZA ORTEGA ever received a Grade C?
- No. PLAZA ORTEGA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.