Alcala Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 246 East 44th Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 18, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Alcala Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 18, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
June 18, 2025
- Date
- June 18, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Alcala Restaurant's most recent graded inspection in June 2025 was a A, after a B in March 2024.
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.
Alcala Restaurant's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alcala Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Alcala Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Alcala Restaurant last inspected?
Alcala Restaurant was last inspected on June 18, 2025.
What was Alcala Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Alcala Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Alcala Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Alcala Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Alcala Restaurant located?
Alcala Restaurant is located at 246 East 44th Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 41675506
Last updated: June 26, 2026