Dahlia Comida Mexicana

276 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Dahlia Comida Mexicana appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Dahlia Comida Mexicana squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
74
Oct 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Jun 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dahlia Comida Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dahlia Comida Mexicana on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dahlia Comida Mexicana?

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

How does Dahlia Comida Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Dahlia Comida Mexicana most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Dahlia Comida Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dahlia Comida Mexicana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dahlia Comida Mexicana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dahlia Comida Mexicana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dahlia Comida Mexicana is inspected roughly once per year on average.