Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
52
Score
During an inspection on March 3, 2026, at Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos in Manhattan, NY, inspectors identified four critical violations and one minor violation, including issues with pest control and food sanitation. While the facility has maintained a mostly low-risk record across its three total inspections, this most recent visit resulted in a high-risk designation.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Dec 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Apr 20, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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