SAN MARCOS CAFE

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Friday, March 20, 2026

Overview

SAN MARCOS CAFE was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on March 20, 2026 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

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Address
949 A&B WESTCHESTER AVE
Bronx, NY
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
9 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

πŸ“‹ Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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SAN MARCOS CAFE β€” Inspection Questions

Did SAN MARCOS CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on March 20, 2026?
SAN MARCOS CAFE was closed by the health department on March 20, 2026 with a score of 74 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did SAN MARCOS CAFE have?
SAN MARCOS CAFE 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants