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EL CALIFA DE LEON
20 WEST 23 STREET Manhattan NY 10010
Health Inspection: violations
Score: 16
Official health department data. Inspected 2026-09-25; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-09-25), including 2 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2026-09-25: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16. Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Not Critical: 08C — Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Critical: 06A — 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.
- Critical: 06C — 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.
Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.
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