Calle Dao

38 West 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Calle Dao, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Calle Dao on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Aug 15, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
74
Jul 25, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Calle Dao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Calle Dao on file is from Oct 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Calle Dao?

Across the inspection record, “food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Calle Dao.

How does Calle Dao compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Calle Dao most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Calle Dao's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Calle Dao 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 Calle Dao inspected?

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