La Carreta

407 51 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited La Carreta four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; La Carreta is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
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
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
52
Jun 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
74
Jan 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Carreta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Carreta on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Carreta?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Carreta.

How does La Carreta compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has La Carreta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Carreta have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Carreta 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 Carreta inspected?

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