Boqueria

171 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Boqueria has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Boqueria's latest score of 55 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

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

Jul 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

02G

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

May 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Mar 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Apr 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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.

06C

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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.

10B

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boqueria on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boqueria?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boqueria.

How does Boqueria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Boqueria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Boqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Boqueria 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 Boqueria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boqueria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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