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Cantina Cubana

17 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009

Spanish Lower East Side (917) 445-0790

Grade A · as of Feb 26, 2026

Cantina Cubana was last inspected on February 26, 2026 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

February 26, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

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Score: 13 points (A range)

2 critical
  • CriticalFood handling

    Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

    Official wording (code 04H)

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.

    Official wording (code 06E)

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

ABSep 5, 2024: 121224/09Feb 26, 2026: 131326/02
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. A 12 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility

      A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Official wording (code 05D)

      No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    • GeneralFood handling

      Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.

      Official wording (code 09B)

      Thawing procedure improper.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.