Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
33
Last inspection
May 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
31 / 2
Cuchifritos currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 14, 2026 found 6 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 33 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 14, 2026
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 33
- Critical points
- 31
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 6 (5 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Mar 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 5, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cuchifritos's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a A, after a C in March 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Cuchifritos's latest score: 33
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuchifritos's current NYC health grade?
Cuchifritos does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cuchifritos last inspected?
Cuchifritos was last inspected on May 14, 2026.
What was Cuchifritos's latest inspection score?
Cuchifritos's latest inspection score was 33 points.
How many violations did Cuchifritos have in its latest inspection?
Cuchifritos had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cuchifritos located?
Cuchifritos is located at 158 E. 188th Street in The Bronx, NY.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40380164
Last updated: August 25, 2026