Cascalote Latin Bistro

Name: Cascalote Latin Bistro
Address: 2126 2 Avenue, NYC, NY, 10029, US
Telephone: (646) 351-6574

2126 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

Latin American East Harlem North (646) 351-6574

Grade A · as of Feb 12, 2025

Cascalote Latin Bistro was last inspected on February 12, 2025 with a result of “Violations were cited in the following area(s)”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 12, 2025 · Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection

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Result: Violations were cited in the following area(s)

1 paperwork

PaperworkSigns & paperwork

Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

Official wording (code 20-04)
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

Feb 12, 2025 A 13 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
2 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
  
  Official wording (code 06C)
  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.
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
  
  Official wording (code 06D)
  Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
  
  Official wording (code 10B)
  Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Jan 11, 2023 A 2 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection
1 general Show violations
- GeneralFood handling
  
  Damaged cans weren’t separated from good stock and labeled for return.
  
  Official wording (code 09A)
  Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Jan 11, 2023 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Re-inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection
1 general Show violations
- GeneralOther
  
  Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
Mar 16, 2022 7 7 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical Show violations
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 02G)
  Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 21 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.