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Calexico

278b 5 Avenue

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 22, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 08APests

Official wording

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 04LPests

Official wording

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

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 09AFood source and labeling

Official wording

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

Jun 14, 2025

No violations recorded

Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jun 14, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

May 20, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, May 20, 2024 · Original Source

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