Quechua Nostra

1634 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Quechua Nostra has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

After cooking or removal from hot holding accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Quechua Nostra on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
67
Sep 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Apr 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quechua Nostra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quechua Nostra on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quechua Nostra?

Across the inspection record, after cooking or removal from hot holding has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quechua Nostra.

How does Quechua Nostra compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Quechua Nostra most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Quechua Nostra's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Quechua Nostra have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Quechua Nostra 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 Quechua Nostra inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Quechua Nostra is inspected roughly once per year on average.