Plaza Ortega

140 Stanhope Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2022, Plaza Ortega has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Plaza Ortega trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Nov 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
39
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 17, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04K
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Plaza Ortega last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Plaza Ortega on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Plaza Ortega?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Plaza Ortega.

How does Plaza Ortega compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Plaza Ortega most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Plaza Ortega's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plaza Ortega have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Plaza Ortega 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 Plaza Ortega inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Plaza Ortega is inspected roughly once per year on average.