CALEXICO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 4, 2025
📍 1491 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10075 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Calexico in Upper East Side has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12, though its 8-inspection record shows mixed results including 1 Grade C and 2 Grade A ratings across the period.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
CALEXICO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Emergency Closures (2)
CALEXICO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
GRADE C
Sep 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Violations:
10F
Aug 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishme...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 86
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 86
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
Violations:
05D
Apr 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Cold TCS food item ...
GRADE A
Jul 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of un...
Jun 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Food cont...
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CALEXICO in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CALEXICO last inspected?
- CALEXICO was last inspected on March 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is CALEXICO's current health grade?
- CALEXICO currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has CALEXICO been closed by NYC Health?
- CALEXICO has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CALEXICO had?
- CALEXICO has 8 health inspections on record from June 2022 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CALEXICO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CALEXICO was 86 points on August 26, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.