La Chacra

1928 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Chacra appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to two.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so La Chacra is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2025

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

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

Mar 12, 2025

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Nov 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

7 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

04L

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

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

06D

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

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

04K

02G

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

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

May 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04A

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

10F

Jan 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Chacra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Chacra on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Chacra?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Chacra.

How does La Chacra compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has La Chacra's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Chacra 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 Chacra inspected?

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

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