Cucina Italian Tavern Health Inspection Grade
Italian · 331 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
21
Last inspection
February 25, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 8
Cucina Italian Tavern currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 25, 2026 found 6 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
February 25, 2026
- Date
- February 25, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 6 (2 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 25, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cucina Italian Tavern received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in June 2025 with a score of 25.
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.
Cucina Italian Tavern's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cucina Italian Tavern's current NYC health grade?
Cucina Italian Tavern does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Cucina Italian Tavern last inspected?
Cucina Italian Tavern was last inspected on February 25, 2026.
What was Cucina Italian Tavern's latest inspection score?
Cucina Italian Tavern's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Cucina Italian Tavern have in its latest inspection?
Cucina Italian Tavern had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Cucina Italian Tavern located?
Cucina Italian Tavern is located at 331 Lenox Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10027.
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: 50157215
Last updated: July 3, 2026