Kalina Restaurant

1476 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Kalina Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

The pattern that stands out is establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Kalina Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Jun 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

02B

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

06E

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

04L

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

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

10G

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

Jan 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Nov 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kalina Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kalina Restaurant on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kalina Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kalina Restaurant.

How does Kalina Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Kalina Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Kalina Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kalina Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kalina Restaurant 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 Kalina Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kalina Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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