CANTINA HARLEM.

NYC Health Dept

355 EAST 116 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Not yet graded; inspected Jun 2026. 2 critical violations on the latest inspection.

2 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
13
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Food Temperature
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
MAY 28
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 6 CRITICAL
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Critical Other
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Plumbing & Waste
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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