345 CANTINA in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025
📍 345 EAST 6 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
345 Cantina in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has completed 5 inspections since 2022, earning Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
345 CANTINA in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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 harbo...
GRADE A
Jul 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
The original nutri...
Jul 2, 2024
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE B
Jan 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
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 distribu...
May 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Thawing procedures improper.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Sanitized equipment...
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345 CANTINA in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 345 CANTINA last inspected?
- 345 CANTINA was last inspected on November 25, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is 345 CANTINA's current health grade?
- 345 CANTINA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has 345 CANTINA had?
- 345 CANTINA has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at 345 CANTINA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at 345 CANTINA was 32 points on May 10, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has 345 CANTINA ever received a Grade C?
- No. 345 CANTINA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.