Latin American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
ABC COCINA / ABC V
38 EAST 19 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
B
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BOCCA health grade & inspection history
39 EAST 19 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10003
20 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Sep 16, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 16, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 16, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04MCritical violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
BOCCA inspection history
1 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | B | 20 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Oct 8, 2024 | — | 21 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 3, 2023 | — | 26 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06ERecorded in 2 inspections
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Official location
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Common questions
BOCCA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for BOCCA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Sep 16, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 20 violation points.
When was BOCCA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 16, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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