789 Cocina Latina Restaurant

789 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is establishment is not free of harborage or conditions, which has been cited three times.

789 Cocina Latina Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Bronx average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
67
Mar 11, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
02G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
64
Oct 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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.
10F
70
Feb 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant.

How does 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

789 Cocina Latina Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 789 Cocina Latina Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.