Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 2000 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Current Grade
Current grade
C
Latest score
53
Last inspection
April 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
45 / 8
Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos currently has a C grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 17, 2026 found 9 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 53 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Cold 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.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 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.
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Non-Critical
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
April 17, 2026
- Date
- April 17, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- C
- Score
- 53
- Critical points
- 45
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 9 (6 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 3, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos's most recent graded inspection in April 2026 was a C, after a A in December 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.
Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos's latest score: 53
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos's current NYC health grade?
Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos currently has a C grade.
When was Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos last inspected?
Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos was last inspected on April 17, 2026.
What was Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos's latest inspection score?
Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos's latest inspection score was 53 points.
How many violations did Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos have in its latest inspection?
Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos located?
Hay Bendito! Cuchifritos is located at 2000 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10029.
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: 50130874
Last updated: July 3, 2026