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Panaderia Y Pasteleria La Equista

302 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 26, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • A 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.

    Critical

  • 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

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 26, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
May 14, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)
Oct 2, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1
Dec 17, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection4 (2 critical)
Nov 15, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (2 critical)
Jan 8, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 28 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.

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