Cocina Del Sur

40 West 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cocina Del Sur appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cocina Del Sur is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jan 29, 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

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

Sep 5, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cocina Del Sur last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cocina Del Sur on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cocina Del Sur?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cocina Del Sur.

How does Cocina Del Sur compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cocina Del Sur most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cocina Del Sur's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cocina Del Sur have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cocina Del Sur 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 Cocina Del Sur inspected?

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

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