Cuchifritos

168 East 116 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Cuchifritos stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus six before.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

06D

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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

09C

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

08C

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

Jun 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06D

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

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

02B

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jan 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

04M

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

06D

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

02B

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

08A

Mar 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04K

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

04M

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuchifritos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuchifritos on file is from Aug 15, 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 four times, more than any other issue at Cuchifritos.

How does Cuchifritos compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Cuchifritos's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cuchifritos have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.

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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