La Cocinita Mia
442 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn, 11206
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (3 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 27, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (5 critical) |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| May 14, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| May 3, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 41 rodent inspections on record, 19 finding rat activity.
- 12 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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