Alta Calidad

552 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

During an inspection on April 15, 2025, ALTA CALIDAD in Brooklyn, NY, received a low-risk score following the identification of one critical and one minor violation. These violations involved the improper storage of toxic chemicals and the failure to cool temperature-controlled food to required levels. Across four total inspections on record, the facility has consistently maintained a low-risk status.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Tcs food removed from cold holding or prepared from or combined with ingredients at room temperature not cooled by an approved method to 41 °f or below within 4 hours.
02I
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
82
Jun 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor 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
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.
04N
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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
50
Jan 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
82
May 14, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
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