Yuca Bar & Restaurant

111 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Yuca Bar & Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

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

May 9, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

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

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yuca Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yuca Bar & Restaurant on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Yuca Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Yuca Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Yuca Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yuca Bar & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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