Latin American · New York City, NY
42-12 Broadway
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 recorded violation
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Official score: 25 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Official score: 10 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsSanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source
Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source