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Latin American · Midtown-Times Square
COCINA DEL SUR health grade & inspection history
40 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
43 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: B (Jan 29, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 23, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 23, 2026Inspection date
7Violations recorded
5Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06FCritical violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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
COCINA DEL SUR inspection history
29 more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | — | 43 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 23, 2026 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 29, 2025 | B | 14 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Sep 5, 2024 | — | 15 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04MRecorded in 2 inspections
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Official location
COCINA DEL SUR on the map
Common questions
COCINA DEL SUR inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for COCINA DEL SUR?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is B, dated Jan 29, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 43 violation points.
When was COCINA DEL SUR last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 23, 2026.
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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