Grade AMexicanNo recent inspection

Quesadillas Dona Maty

228 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan, 10029

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 9, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jan 9, 2025

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

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

    Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jan 9, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Oct 23, 2023Grade BPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Aug 29, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection9 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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