Latin American · 168 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10016
Trust Score
pest history on record, high violation score, scores declining
#185 of 203 latin american restaurants in Manhattan
Pest history: Mice droppings found (Feb 2026, Jan 2026, Oct 2024) · Pest control inadequate (Jan 2026)
Other issues (1)
Below average — cleaner than 9% of peers. Grade changed from B to C (27 → 30 pts)
B
Food safety (3)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Prepared food missing required date or ingredient labels
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Other (3)
Food safety (14)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Staff member missing required food safety training
Sign showing anti-choking procedures not posted
Sign showing anti-choking procedures not posted
No evidence of regular pest control measures
No evidence of regular pest control measures
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Food purchased from unlicensed supplier
Food purchased from unlicensed supplier
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Hot food below 140°F or cold food above 41°F
Raw meat stored with ready-to-eat foods
Raw meat stored with ready-to-eat foods
Other (8)
Nov 24
C
Feb 26
Lower score = fewer violations = better
Food safety (6)
Sign showing anti-choking procedures not posted
Sign showing anti-choking procedures not posted
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (2)
Food safety (8)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Staff member missing required food safety training
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (14)
Food safety (8)
Staff member missing required food safety training
Staff member missing required food safety training
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Evidence of mice in kitchen or storage areas
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Hand washing facility not accessible or properly equipped
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Food not cooked to required internal temperature
Other (14)