La Brasa Peruana

4618 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Brasa Peruana appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Jul 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

Thawing procedure improper comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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.

02H

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

Jan 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Dec 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

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

06F

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

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Brasa Peruana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Brasa Peruana on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Brasa Peruana?

Across the inspection record, thawing procedure improper has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Brasa Peruana.

How does La Brasa Peruana compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Brasa Peruana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Brasa Peruana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Brasa Peruana have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Brasa Peruana 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 La Brasa Peruana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Brasa Peruana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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