Krunchy Cueritos

134 Nagle Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Krunchy Cueritos, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
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
74
Jan 28, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
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
58
Dec 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Jun 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krunchy Cueritos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krunchy Cueritos on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krunchy Cueritos?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Krunchy Cueritos.

How does Krunchy Cueritos compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Krunchy Cueritos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Krunchy Cueritos's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Krunchy Cueritos have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Krunchy Cueritos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Krunchy Cueritos inspected?

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