La Petite Joie

577 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

French

Last inspected: Dec 7, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Dec 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so La Petite Joie trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 7, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 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

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

04M

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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Petite Joie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Petite Joie on file is from Dec 7, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does La Petite Joie compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Petite Joie most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Petite Joie means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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