Did HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS pass their NYC health inspection on January 23, 2023?

HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS underwent inspection on January 23, 2023 with a score of 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).

What critical violations did HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS have?

HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.

What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?

NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS

SCORE: 2 POINTS

Monday, January 23, 2023

Overview

HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS in East Harlem (South) underwent a NYC health inspection on January 23, 2023 and scored 2 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address

2000 3 AVENUE

Manhattan, NY 10029

Cuisine

Latin American

Inspection Type

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection

Violations

1 total

⚠ 1 critical

Facility History

6 inspections

1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10H

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing

Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

📋 Code Requirements

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination

NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21

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Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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