La Caleta Ecuatoriana

1529 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

La Caleta Ecuatoriana has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jun 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been after cooking or removal from hot holding, showing up one time.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
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
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
74
May 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Caleta Ecuatoriana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Caleta Ecuatoriana on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Caleta Ecuatoriana?

Across the inspection record, after cooking or removal from hot holding has been cited one time, more than any other issue at La Caleta Ecuatoriana.

How does La Caleta Ecuatoriana compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

La Caleta Ecuatoriana most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has La Caleta Ecuatoriana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Caleta Ecuatoriana have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Caleta Ecuatoriana 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 La Caleta Ecuatoriana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Caleta Ecuatoriana is inspected roughly once per year on average.