VERA CRUZ ON BEDFORD AVE.

NYC Health Dept

195 BEDFORD AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 7 points (Sep 2025). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

3 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Sep 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
OCT 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Sanitation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
JUN 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

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