14471451 Saint Nicholas Avenue
Manhattan, NY
(212) 740-1200
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
La Casa Del Mofongo has an average score of 15.67 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that La Casa Del Mofongo may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
10/16/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 11 | A
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- 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.
10/16/2023 | Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale
03/10/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 13 | A
- (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
02/23/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 23 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Thawing procedure improper.
05/04/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: N/A | A
- (Critical) Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
04/22/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
- (Critical) Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
- Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
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