What is Calexico's health inspection score?

Calexico has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Calexico last inspected?

Calexico was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Calexico have?

Calexico has 3 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Calexico safe to eat at?

Calexico has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Calexico serve?

Calexico serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Calexico

Name: Calexico
Address: 278B 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11215
Rating: 81

278B 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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Mexican•Brooklyn

Ranked #272 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 84% of mexican restaurants

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2 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Food labelingHigh Priority

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-30 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High1 Med

3 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 25

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection InspectionCleanNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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