Alcala Restaurant

246 East 44 Street, Manhattan, NY 10017

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Alcala Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found three violations, down from six violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Alcala Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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.

06A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

10F

Mar 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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.

02G

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

06C

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

06A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alcala Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alcala Restaurant on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alcala Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alcala Restaurant.

How does Alcala Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Alcala Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Alcala Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Alcala Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alcala Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Alcala Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alcala Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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