What is LA Puerta Roja's health inspection score?

LA Puerta Roja has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Puerta Roja last inspected?

LA Puerta Roja was last inspected on August 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Puerta Roja have?

LA Puerta Roja has 2 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Puerta Roja safe to eat at?

LA Puerta Roja has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does LA Puerta Roja serve?

LA Puerta Roja serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Puerta Roja

Name: LA Puerta Roja
Address: 1120 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn, 11218
Rating: 77

1120 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Latin American•Brooklyn

Ranked #977 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 77% of latin american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Aug 28, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1120 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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