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La Cabana Restaurant

97 Victory Boulevard

Last inspected Nov 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was La Cabana Restaurant last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade pending” (official score 28).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 5 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Sep 13, 2024 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has La Cabana Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 13, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Nov 4, 2026

Grade pending

Official score: 28 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 08CPests

Official Wording

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 10HContamination

Official Wording

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 03BFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Mar 2, 2026

Violations cited

Official score: 20 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Sep 25, 2024

B Grade

Official score: 19 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

criticalCode 02GFood temperature

Official Wording

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 09EHandwashing

Official Wording

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Sep 13, 2024

Violations cited

Official score: 29 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 06BEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode 02BFood temperature