Latoya's Kitchen

2492 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, Manhattan, NY
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Latoya's Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
90
Oct 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Sep 1, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 2, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latoya's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Latoya's Kitchen on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Latoya's Kitchen?

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

How does Latoya's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Latoya's Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Latoya's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latoya's Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Latoya's Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Latoya's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.