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I X Cafe

43 Lincoln Road, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, I X Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to six between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting I X Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Apr 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
Mar 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Mar 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was I X Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I X Cafe on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I X Cafe?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited four times, more than any other issue at I X Cafe.

How does I X Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

I X Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has I X Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at I X Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at I X Cafe 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 I X Cafe inspected?

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

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