Calexico

645 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Calexico has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Calexico is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Aug 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

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

08A

Jan 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

04N

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

08A

Jan 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calexico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Calexico on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Calexico?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Calexico.

How does Calexico compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Calexico's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Calexico 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 Calexico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Calexico is inspected around two times per year on average.

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