CUCHIFRITOS in East Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026
📍 168 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Cuchifritos in East Harlem holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 27 points on its most recent inspection. The Spanish restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, including 2 Grade B results, with no emergency closures documented.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
CUCHIFRITOS in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Apr 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Aug 15, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Dec 17, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food d...
GRADE B
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unaccepta...
Jun 3, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE B
Jan 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Live roach...
Mar 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Hot TCS ...
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CUCHIFRITOS in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CUCHIFRITOS last inspected?
- CUCHIFRITOS was last inspected on April 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is CUCHIFRITOS's current health grade?
- CUCHIFRITOS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CUCHIFRITOS had?
- CUCHIFRITOS has 8 health inspections on record from March 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CUCHIFRITOS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CUCHIFRITOS was 28 points on June 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CUCHIFRITOS ever received a Grade C?
- No. CUCHIFRITOS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.