Cantina Cubana

17 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Sep 5, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantina Cubana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantina Cubana on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cantina Cubana compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cantina Cubana most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cantina Cubana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina Cubana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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