COCINA DEL SUR in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026
📍 40 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Cocina Del Sur in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 14 points. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2022, including 2 Grade B results and 3 Grade A results, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
COCINA DEL SUR in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Mar 23, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Jan 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 14
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
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Sep 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food, supplies, ...
GRADE B
Jan 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 properl...
Apr 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Pesticide use not in accorda...
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COCINA DEL SUR in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was COCINA DEL SUR last inspected?
- COCINA DEL SUR was last inspected on March 23, 2026 (Grade B).
- What is COCINA DEL SUR's current health grade?
- COCINA DEL SUR currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has COCINA DEL SUR had?
- COCINA DEL SUR has 5 health inspections on record from April 2022 through March 2026. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at COCINA DEL SUR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at COCINA DEL SUR was 23 points on January 19, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has COCINA DEL SUR ever received a Grade C?
- No. COCINA DEL SUR has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.