QUECHUA NOSTRA in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026
📍 1634 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Peruvian
Overview
Quechua Nostra in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The Peruvian restaurant has maintained Grade A on 3 of its 5 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
QUECHUA NOSTRA in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Feb 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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
Feb 11, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
Violations:
28-04
GRADE A
Sep 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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...
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, im...
GRADE A
Mar 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not pro...
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QUECHUA NOSTRA in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was QUECHUA NOSTRA last inspected?
- QUECHUA NOSTRA was last inspected on February 11, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is QUECHUA NOSTRA's current health grade?
- QUECHUA NOSTRA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has QUECHUA NOSTRA had?
- QUECHUA NOSTRA has 5 health inspections on record from March 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at QUECHUA NOSTRA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at QUECHUA NOSTRA was 19 points on February 11, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has QUECHUA NOSTRA ever received a Grade C?
- No. QUECHUA NOSTRA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.