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Cuchifritos

158 E. 188 TH ST, Bronx

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 14, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical

  • Food 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

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • 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.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 14, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (5 critical)
Jan 7, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jul 29, 2024Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection0
Mar 22, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (3 critical)
Jun 5, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×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×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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