La Ternura

4210 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2019
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Ternura has five inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jun 17, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. La Ternura's record stops at Jun 17, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which La Ternura's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70
May 1, 2019
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.
08C
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
43
Jun 22, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Hand wash sign not posted
10J
67
Oct 24, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
55
Aug 1, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
04J
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Ternura last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Ternura on file is from Jun 17, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Ternura?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Ternura.

How does La Ternura compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Ternura most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Ternura's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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