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Cazuela Mexicana

207 East 117 Street, Manhattan, NY 10035
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Cazuela Mexicana appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Apr 8, 2026
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
95
Oct 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
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
52
Jan 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
61
Aug 23, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jul 18, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cazuela Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cazuela Mexicana on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cazuela Mexicana?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cazuela Mexicana.

How does Cazuela Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cazuela Mexicana most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cazuela Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cazuela Mexicana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Cazuela Mexicana inspected?

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

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