Kuchuplum in Mount Hope
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 3, 2025
📍 155 EAST BURNSIDE AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10453 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Kuchuplum in Mount Hope has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 4 points, though its inspection history across 5 recent inspections includes one prior Grade C result. Interested diners should review the full violation details on this page.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
Kuchuplum in Mount Hope: Emergency Closures (2)
Kuchuplum in Mount Hope: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
GRADE C
Jul 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 8, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 41
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Establishment is not f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 8, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 41
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Live roaches in facili...
Jun 4, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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...
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Kuchuplum in Mount Hope: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kuchuplum last inspected?
- Kuchuplum was last inspected on March 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is Kuchuplum's current health grade?
- Kuchuplum currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has Kuchuplum been closed by NYC Health?
- Kuchuplum has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has Kuchuplum had?
- Kuchuplum has 5 health inspections on record from June 2024 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at Kuchuplum?
- The worst inspection score recorded at Kuchuplum was 80 points on June 4, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.