La Cuesta

582 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited La Cuesta three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
67
Feb 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Mar 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cuesta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cuesta on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cuesta?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cuesta.

How does La Cuesta compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Cuesta most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Cuesta's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Cuesta have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Cuesta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Cuesta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cuesta is inspected roughly once per year on average.