What is Juanito Restaurant's health inspection score?

Juanito Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Juanito Restaurant last inspected?

Juanito Restaurant was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Juanito Restaurant have?

Juanito Restaurant has 33 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Juanito Restaurant safe to eat at?

Juanito Restaurant has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Juanito Restaurant serve?

Juanito Restaurant serves Spanish cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Juanito Restaurant

Name: Juanito Restaurant
Address: 494 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, 10454
Rating: 66

494 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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Ranked #657 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 69% of spanish restaurants

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7 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

10x

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 65/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (66/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2025

3 inspections

8 high priority

6 intermediate

Jun

Sep 2025

1 inspections

7 high priority

4 intermediate

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Oct

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Jan 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02HAfter 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-closed by DOHMH.

2 High1 Med

3 total2 risk factors

65/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

7 High4 Med

11 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−90 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−90 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-closed by DOHMH.

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

7 High4 Med

11 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−90 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5

Base deductions−90 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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