La Cantina Heights

4460 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10040
American
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

La Cantina Heights has been inspected three times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting La Cantina Heights squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Jun 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
45
Oct 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
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
Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions
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78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cantina Heights last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cantina Heights on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cantina Heights?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cantina Heights.

How does La Cantina Heights compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Cantina Heights most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Cantina Heights' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Cantina Heights have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Cantina Heights 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 La Cantina Heights inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cantina Heights is inspected roughly once per year on average.