Before you dine, check the sign.

TU COCINA RESTAURANT

1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE Manhattan NY 10040

Health Inspection: violations

Score: 19

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-12; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-12), including 3 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-08-12: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 19. Violations were cited in the following area(s).

  • Critical: 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  • Critical: 04H — Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  • Critical: 06A — Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

Diner reviews