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Alma

187 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Mexican Carroll Gardens-Columbia Street-Red Hook (347) 622-6308

Grade A · as of Oct 21, 2026

Alma was last inspected on October 21, 2026 and scored 7 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 21, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 7 points (A range)

1 critical1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

    Official wording (code 06D)

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • PaperworkFood handling

    No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.

    Official wording (code 09E)

    Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

ABFeb 13, 2025: 9925/02Oct 21, 2026: 7726/10
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. –

    Smoke-Free Air Act · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSmoke-free rules

      Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.

  2. A 9 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

      Official wording (code 04H)

      Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

      Official wording (code 10F)

      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.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.