San Marcos Cafe
949 A&B WESTCHESTER AVE, Bronx
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (6 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 24, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalRaw 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.
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 24, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 12 (6 critical) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (2 critical) |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
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