Cafe La Morena & Deli

950 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Cafe La Morena & Deli has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Cafe La Morena & Deli was last inspected on Dec 4, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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.

10F

Oct 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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.

02G

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.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

May 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Feb 27, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Feb 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Jun 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

May 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe La Morena & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe La Morena & Deli on file is from Dec 4, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe La Morena & Deli?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cafe La Morena & Deli.

How does Cafe La Morena & Deli compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe La Morena & Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe La Morena & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe La Morena & Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe La Morena & Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafe La Morena & Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe La Morena & Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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