El Califa de Leon
20 West 23 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
Mexican Hudson Yards-Chelsea-Flat Iron-Union Square (646) 476-4428
Not yet graded
El Califa de Leon was last inspected on September 25, 2026 and scored 16 points (B range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
September 25, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
Score: 16 points (B range)
2 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).
Official wording (code 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.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 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.
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GeneralPests
Pesticides were used or stored improperly, or open bait was used.
Official wording (code 08C)
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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