KRUNCHY CUERITOS in Washington Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026
📍 134 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10040 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Krunchy Cueritos in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice, Grade B once, and has no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
KRUNCHY CUERITOS in Washington Heights (North): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 30, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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
Jan 28, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Dec 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with to...
Jun 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE B
Oct 4, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
Sep 14, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Written Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved by the Department for refillable, reusable containers not available at the time of inspection. Container construction improper
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment:...
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KRUNCHY CUERITOS in Washington Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KRUNCHY CUERITOS last inspected?
- KRUNCHY CUERITOS was last inspected on March 30, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is KRUNCHY CUERITOS's current health grade?
- KRUNCHY CUERITOS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KRUNCHY CUERITOS had?
- KRUNCHY CUERITOS has 6 health inspections on record from September 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KRUNCHY CUERITOS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KRUNCHY CUERITOS was 30 points on January 28, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KRUNCHY CUERITOS ever received a Grade C?
- No. KRUNCHY CUERITOS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.