A

Latin American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history

29 WEST 26 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010

12 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 5, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 5, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 5, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02H
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

Score trend

LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT inspection history

3 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 5, 2026A122Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 6, 2025A92Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Sep 4, 2024C21Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Aug 29, 2024819Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 29, 20241Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Feb 28, 2024307Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Sep 22, 2023A122Cycle Inspection / Re-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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 02H
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 10B
    Recorded 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.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 04H
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Official location

LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT on the map

Common questions

LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 5, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.

When was LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 5, 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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