La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant

1802 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from May 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 10, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant.

How does La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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