Cafe Caliente

510 Morgan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cafe Caliente three times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Oct 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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 3, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

06C

10F

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

08A

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Caliente last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Caliente on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Caliente?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Caliente.

How does Cafe Caliente compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cafe Caliente most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cafe Caliente's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Caliente have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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