Alegrito Espresso Bar

2216 65 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Alegrito Espresso Bar has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

Across the inspection history, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Alegrito Espresso Bar trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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
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.
10B
70
Jul 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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.
10B
82
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alegrito Espresso Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alegrito Espresso Bar on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alegrito Espresso Bar?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alegrito Espresso Bar.

How does Alegrito Espresso Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Alegrito Espresso Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Alegrito Espresso Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Alegrito Espresso Bar have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alegrito Espresso Bar 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 Alegrito Espresso Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alegrito Espresso Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.