La Pausa

244 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
American
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
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
78
Oct 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Pausa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Pausa on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Pausa?

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

How does La Pausa compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has La Pausa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Pausa have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Pausa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.