JUANITO RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026
📍 494 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Juanito Restaurant in Mott Haven has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 4 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 2 across 11 inspections, with only 1 Grade B result on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
4
Closures
JUANITO RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris: Emergency Closures (4)
JUANITO RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris: Full Inspection History (11 records)
Jan 21, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Violations:
02H
GRADE Z
Oct 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Oct 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 73
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 73
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized aft...
GRADE P
Jun 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Jun 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 92
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protecti...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 92
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
GRADE B
Mar 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establi...
May 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protect...
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JUANITO RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was JUANITO RESTAURANT last inspected?
- JUANITO RESTAURANT was last inspected on January 21, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is JUANITO RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- JUANITO RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has JUANITO RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- JUANITO RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has JUANITO RESTAURANT had?
- JUANITO RESTAURANT has 11 health inspections on record from May 2023 through January 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at JUANITO RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at JUANITO RESTAURANT was 92 points on June 16, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.