Dahlia Comida Mexicana
276 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 11, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 21 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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