Cafe Calaca
The inspection history at Cafe Calaca is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “sanitized equipment or utensil”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Calaca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Calaca on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Calaca?
Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Calaca.
How does Cafe Calaca compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Cafe Calaca most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Cafe Calaca's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Calaca have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Calaca means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.