La Cabana

4503 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at La Cabana stretching back to 2022. La Cabana was last inspected on Jan 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found three violations, down from four violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Apr 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Jun 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

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

10B

May 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

02B

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

08A

Mar 15, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cabana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cabana on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cabana?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cabana.

How does La Cabana compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Cabana most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Cabana's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cabana 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 Cabana inspected?

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

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