Alex Luncheonette

685 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Alex Luncheonette stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Alex Luncheonette scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

May 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Apr 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alex Luncheonette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alex Luncheonette on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alex Luncheonette?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alex Luncheonette.

How does Alex Luncheonette compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Alex Luncheonette most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Alex Luncheonette's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alex Luncheonette have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Alex Luncheonette means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Alex Luncheonette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alex Luncheonette is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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