Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
23
Last inspection
December 5, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
19 / 4
Cafe Calaca currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 5, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
December 5, 2025
- Date
- December 5, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 19
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Calaca received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2025 with a score of 23.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Cafe Calaca's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Calaca's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Calaca currently has a B grade.
When was Cafe Calaca last inspected?
Cafe Calaca was last inspected on December 5, 2025.
What was Cafe Calaca's latest inspection score?
Cafe Calaca's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Cafe Calaca have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Calaca had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Cafe Calaca located?
Cafe Calaca is located at 505 Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11238.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50164856
Last updated: July 3, 2026