1,080 Latin American restaurants inspected. 88.3% earned a Grade A.
There are 1,080 Latin American restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 88.3% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 93.7%, suggesting that Latin American restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.8% of graded Latin American establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a Latin American restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAY BENDITO! CUCHIFRITOS | Manhattan | C | 53 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| MERILIA CAFE | Queens | C | 52 | Jun 02, 2026 |
| CALIBELLA BAKERY | Brooklyn | C | 48 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| BUCK-IT SPORTS BAR AND LATIN GRILL | Brooklyn | C | 46 | May 30, 2026 |
| AMERICAN COFFEE SHOP | Brooklyn | C | 42 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| ESCUELITA VIP BAR | Queens | C | 38 | Jan 02, 2026 |
| DISTRICT 385 | Queens | C | 37 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| TAQUERIA EL GALLO GIRO | Queens | C | 36 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| JOHNNY DELI & GROCERY | Queens | C | 32 | Apr 02, 2026 |
| EL MESON II RESTAURANT | Manhattan | C | 31 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| PAISA PICAPOLLO | Manhattan | C | 30 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| BARRELHOUSE | Queens | C | 29 | Apr 08, 2026 |
| El Nuevo Valle Seafood Restaurant | Manhattan | C | 29 | Apr 06, 2026 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 129 | 89.9% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 147 | 92.5% | 2.0% |
| Manhattan | 131 | 90.1% | 3.1% |
| Queens | 319 | 84.6% | 1.9% |
| Staten Island | 8 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 649 Latin American restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 88.3% of all graded Latin American establishments.
1.8% of graded Latin American restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for Latin American restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.