La Isla Restaurant
1439 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 24, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×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.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 36 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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