HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS

GRADE Z

Friday, April 17, 2026

Overview

HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS in East Harlem (South) underwent a NYC health inspection on April 17, 2026 and scored 53 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
2000 3 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10029
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 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
⚠ CRITICAL 05F

NYC Health Code Violation 05F

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS — Inspection Questions

Did HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS pass their NYC health inspection on April 17, 2026?
HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS underwent inspection on April 17, 2026 with a score of 53 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS have?
HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS had 2 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
What does violation code 05F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 05F (NYC Health Code Violation 05F) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.