Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
44
Last inspection
January 15, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
42 / 2
LA Terra currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 15, 2026 found 7 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 44 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
January 15, 2026
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 44
- Critical points
- 42
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 7 (6 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Terra does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
LA Terra's latest score: 44
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Terra's current NYC health grade?
LA Terra currently has a N grade.
When was LA Terra last inspected?
LA Terra was last inspected on January 15, 2026.
What was LA Terra's latest inspection score?
LA Terra's latest inspection score was 44 points.
How many violations did LA Terra have in its latest inspection?
LA Terra had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is LA Terra located?
LA Terra is located at 987 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10022.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50171708
Last updated: July 3, 2026