La Cueva

961 Leggett Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited La Cueva three times, with records going back to 2024. La Cueva was last inspected on May 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

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

La Cueva's latest score of 58 falls below the Bronx average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
58
Jan 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
55
May 15, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cueva last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cueva on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cueva?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cueva.

How does La Cueva compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

La Cueva most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has La Cueva's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cueva have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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