Wuarache Restaurant

1229 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Wuarache Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Wuarache Restaurant was last inspected on May 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to five violations previously.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
70
Nov 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dec 7, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
“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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wuarache Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wuarache Restaurant on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wuarache Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wuarache Restaurant.

How does Wuarache Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Wuarache Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Wuarache Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wuarache Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wuarache Restaurant 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 Wuarache Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wuarache Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.