SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was La Clave last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 15, 2025. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Dec 14, 2023 to Aug 15, 2025.
Has La Clave ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 14, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 12DHandwashing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
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 record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 13, 2024
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 12DHandwashing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
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 record from New York State Department of Health, May 13, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 14, 2023
Non-critical violations only
2 recorded violations
minorCode 8CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
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.
Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
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.