Cuchifritos

158 E. 188 Th St, Bronx, NY

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Cuchifritos appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Cuchifritos was last inspected on Jan 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Bronx restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Jul 29, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 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

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

04M

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

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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

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

09C

Jun 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

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

08A

10B

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

Jan 24, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuchifritos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuchifritos on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuchifritos?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cuchifritos.

How does Cuchifritos compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Cuchifritos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Cuchifritos' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cuchifritos 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 Cuchifritos inspected?

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

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