La Tiendita #2

4228 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited La Tiendita #2 three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
“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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Nov 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
82
Apr 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Tiendita #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Tiendita #2 on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Tiendita #2?

Across the inspection record, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Tiendita #2.

How does La Tiendita #2 compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Tiendita #2 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Tiendita #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Tiendita #2 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Tiendita #2 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 Tiendita #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Tiendita #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.