Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
May 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 5
LA Cueva currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 8, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 8, 2025
- Date
- May 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Cueva received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2025 with a score of 27.
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.
LA Cueva's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Cueva's current NYC health grade?
LA Cueva currently has a B grade.
When was LA Cueva last inspected?
LA Cueva was last inspected on May 8, 2025.
What was LA Cueva's latest inspection score?
LA Cueva's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did LA Cueva have in its latest inspection?
LA Cueva had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is LA Cueva located?
LA Cueva is located at 961 Leggett Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10455.
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: 50145623
Last updated: July 3, 2026