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Kuchuplum

155 East Burnside Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Kuchuplum four times, with records going back to 2024. Kuchuplum was last inspected on Mar 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
90
Jul 10, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jul 8, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
58
Jun 4, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
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
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kuchuplum last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kuchuplum on file is from Mar 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kuchuplum?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kuchuplum.

How does Kuchuplum compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Kuchuplum most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Kuchuplum's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kuchuplum means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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