LA COCINA BORICUA in Westchester Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025
📍 2245B WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10462 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
La Cocina Boricua in Westchester Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023 and has 6 inspections on record, with a mixed history including 1 prior Grade C result.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
LA COCINA BORICUA in Westchester Square: Emergency Closures (2)
LA COCINA BORICUA in Westchester Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Oct 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Non-food contact surface or equipmen...
GRADE C
Apr 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Apr 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 12
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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
Apr 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Properly scaled and calibrated therm...
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holdi...
May 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Pesticide not...
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LA COCINA BORICUA in Westchester Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA COCINA BORICUA last inspected?
- LA COCINA BORICUA was last inspected on October 1, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is LA COCINA BORICUA's current health grade?
- LA COCINA BORICUA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has LA COCINA BORICUA been closed by NYC Health?
- LA COCINA BORICUA 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 LA COCINA BORICUA had?
- LA COCINA BORICUA has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA COCINA BORICUA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA COCINA BORICUA was 60 points on April 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.