Tu Cocina Restaurant
1579 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10040
Latin American Washington Heights North (347) 824-9540
Not yet graded
Tu Cocina Restaurant was last inspected on August 12, 2026 and scored 19 points (B range). Inspectors found 3 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 12, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
Score: 19 points (B range)
3 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.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).
Official wording (code 06A)
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.
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.