Bodega 88

573 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Bodega 88 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The most common issue across all inspections has been sanitized equipment or utensil, showing up one time.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Bodega 88 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
82
Nov 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bodega 88 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bodega 88 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bodega 88?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Bodega 88.

How does Bodega 88 compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bodega 88 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bodega 88's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bodega 88 have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bodega 88 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.