Cena

601 Greenwood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Cena has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Cena trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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.
06C
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Apr 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cena on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cena?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cena.

How does Cena compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cena most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cena's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cena have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cena means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.