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Vera Cruz On Bedford Ave: health inspection history
195 Bedford Avenue, New York City, NY 11211
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- Address
- 195 Bedford Avenue, New York City, NY 11211
- Borough
- Brooklyn
- Cuisine (as listed)
- Mexican
- Most recent grade
- Grade A issued Sep 12, 2025
- Latest inspection
- Sep 12, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
- Records shown
- 3 inspections, Jun 28, 2023 to Sep 12, 2025
Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 9 violations, of which 4 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 7 points. Among 372 graded restaurants in ZIP 11211, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.
Inspection history
Sep 12, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Oct 26, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- 10BNot critical 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 04CCritical 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.
- 10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Jun 28, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04CCritical 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.
- 06CCritical 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.
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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.