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La Cucharita Paisa Bar Restaurant

Spanish · 1802 Westchester Avenue · Bronx 10472

A Grade A posted 2026-08-25 (score 12)

Inspection history

2026-08-25 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02CHot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.Critical
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Critical

2026-06-26 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 29

CodeDescriptionCritical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04NFilth 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.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10FNon-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.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2025-05-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04NFilth 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2023-10-10 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 18

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10FNon-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.—
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.—

2023-10-10 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-04“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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2023-10-10

At this address

GRADE A

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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Kitchen/Food Prep Area) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1802 Westchester Avenue

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