CALEXICO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 17, 2025
📍 122 UNION STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11231 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Calexico in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 13 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice, Grade B once, and has not been subject to emergency closure.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
CALEXICO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum intern...
Nov 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, i...
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Aug 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
After cooking or removal from h...
Aug 1, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Nov 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not comple...
May 23, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Thawing procedures improper.
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitiz...
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CALEXICO in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CALEXICO last inspected?
- CALEXICO was last inspected on April 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 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 health inspections has CALEXICO had?
- CALEXICO has 7 health inspections on record from May 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CALEXICO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CALEXICO was 40 points on November 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CALEXICO ever received a Grade C?
- No. CALEXICO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.