Xelaju Grocery
514 60 STREET, Brooklyn, 11220
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 4, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Grade B | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 12 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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