Bronx, NY — Cachapas Y Mas, a Latin American restaurant at 2368 Hoffman Street in the Bronx, received a score of 28 during a New York City health inspection conducted on February 9, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade C territory, the lowest grade in the city's letter grading system. Inspectors documented one critical violation during the visit: the presence of live cockroaches in the facility.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on February 11, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the February 9 inspection, DOHMH inspectors identified live roaches present in the facility's food or non-food areas, recorded under violation code 04M. This is classified as a critical violation under New York City's restaurant inspection framework.

The presence of live cockroaches in a food service establishment is considered a critical finding because roaches are known carriers of bacteria including Salmonella and E. coli. They can contaminate food, food preparation surfaces, and storage areas through direct contact and through the pathogens they carry on their bodies and in their droppings.

No non-critical violations were recorded during this inspection. The restaurant's sole violation was sufficient to bring its score to 28, one point above the Grade B threshold and into Grade C range.

According to the inspection record, the action taken was that violations were cited in the noted area. The restaurant was not ordered closed as a result of this inspection.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 establishes the regulatory framework for food service establishments operating in New York City. Under these regulations, all restaurants are required to maintain their premises free of pests, including cockroaches, mice, and other vermin. The presence of live roaches constitutes a failure to meet basic sanitary standards as defined by both city and federal guidelines.

The FDA Food Code, which serves as the model for many local food safety regulations nationwide, similarly identifies pest activity in food establishments as a critical risk factor for foodborne illness. Pest management is considered a fundamental component of any food safety program, and establishments are expected to implement integrated pest management practices to prevent infestations.

Restaurants cited for pest-related violations are expected to address the issue promptly, which typically involves professional pest control treatment, thorough cleaning and sanitation of affected areas, and elimination of conditions that attract pests such as improper food storage or gaps in building infrastructure.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public database for Cachapas Y Mas at this location. The February 9, 2026 inspection represents the first recorded inspection for this establishment in the current dataset. This could indicate that the restaurant is a relatively new establishment or that it is operating under a new name or ownership at this address.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of violation points accumulated during an inspection. Each violation carries a specific point value, with critical violations generally carrying higher point values than non-critical ones. The grading scale is as follows:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points — the establishment is in substantial compliance with food safety regulations
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points — the establishment has some violations that need to be addressed
  • Grade C: 28 or more points — the establishment has significant violations requiring prompt corrective action

With a score of 28, Cachapas Y Mas falls at the lowest end of the Grade C range. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are typically offered a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to demonstrate that violations have been corrected and potentially earn a higher grade.

Restaurant grades and full inspection results are public record and can be viewed on the DOHMH website or through the NYC Open Data portal. Consumers can also find a restaurant's current letter grade posted at the entrance of the establishment, as required by city law.

The full inspection report for Cachapas Y Mas is available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database at [a]nyc.gov/health/restaurants[/a].

More About This Restaurant

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