PUNTA CANA TO GO in Manhattan
⚠️ This facility has been closed 12 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 2102 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10032
Overview
Punta Cana To Go on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan has been subject to 12 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors in 2026. The restaurant does not currently hold a letter grade; its most recent inspection resulted in a score of 80 points, which far exceeds the threshold for Grade C (28+ points). No standard letter grades have been issued across the inspection record.
12
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
12
Closures
PUNTA CANA TO GO in Manhattan: Emergency Closures (12)
PUNTA CANA TO GO in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (12 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
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.
Violations:
02G
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Tim...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
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...
Violations:
05D
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessib...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Violations:
08C
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
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 holding.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held a...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 holding.
No hand washing facil...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 80
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 holding.
Violations:
04J
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 12, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
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 holding.
Cold...
PUNTA CANA TO GO in Manhattan: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Punta Cana To Go Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Published Feb 28, 2026PUNTA CANA TO GO in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PUNTA CANA TO GO last inspected?
- PUNTA CANA TO GO was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade N). The inspection score was 80 points.
- What is PUNTA CANA TO GO's current health grade?
- PUNTA CANA TO GO currently holds a Grade N.
- How many times has PUNTA CANA TO GO been closed by NYC Health?
- PUNTA CANA TO GO has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 12 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PUNTA CANA TO GO had?
- PUNTA CANA TO GO has 12 health inspections on record.
- What was the worst inspection score at PUNTA CANA TO GO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PUNTA CANA TO GO was 80 points on February 12, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.