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Cazuela Mexicana: health inspection history

207 East 117 Street, New York City, NY 10035

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Address: 207 East 117 Street, New York City, NY 10035
Borough: Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed): Mexican
Most recent grade: Grade C issued Oct 7, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Jun 22, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Jul 18, 2023 to Jun 22, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 21 violations, of which 13 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 53 points. Among 74 graded restaurants in ZIP 10035, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Jun 22, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Apr 8, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Oct 7, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 53Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).

05ACritical Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
10FNot critical Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Jan 2, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 26Violations were cited in the following area(s).

02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02HCritical After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10FNot critical Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Aug 23, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 26Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
06CCritical 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Jul 18, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 32Violations were cited in the following area(s).

06CCritical 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.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
02GCritical Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10FNot critical Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.