La Fogata
1549 GATES AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 14, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
“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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 9 (5 critical) |
| May 23, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 19, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 19 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.
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