Cuchifritos
168 EAST 116 STREET, 10029
Spanish
2128764846
AScore: 12
Last inspected: April 23, 2026
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
April 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
August 15, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
N
December 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 27
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
June 3, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
N
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10FNon-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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
June 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 28
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
02GCold 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10FNon-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.
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
January 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 26
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
March 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 23
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.