La Donna Re's

325 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited La Donna Re's three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

La Donna Re's scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04L

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

Jan 25, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Dec 14, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

06D

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Donna Re's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Donna Re's on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Donna Re's compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Donna Re's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Donna Re's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Donna Re's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Donna Re's 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 Donna Re's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Donna Re's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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