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Cuchifritos: health inspection history

168 East 116 Street, New York City, NY 10029

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Address
168 East 116 Street, New York City, NY 10029
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
Spanish
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Apr 23, 2026
Latest inspection
Apr 23, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown
7 inspections, Jan 23, 2024 to Apr 23, 2026

Across these 7 inspection records, the health department cited 19 violations, of which 10 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 12 points. Among 181 graded restaurants in ZIP 10029, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Apr 23, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 12Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
  • 04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Aug 15, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection

Score: not recordedNo violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

No violations listed in this record.

Dec 17, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 27Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  • 06ECritical Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 10FNot 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.

Dec 17, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Jun 3, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 28Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 10FNot 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.
  • 02GCritical 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.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Jun 3, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Jan 23, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 26Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • 04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.