NYC Inspection: Cucina Italian Tavern — Score: 21

NYC DOHMH · February 25, 2026

CRITICAL VIOLATION Score: 21 Violations (6): 1. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. 2. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted 3. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. 4. Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment. 5. Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE (+1 more) Restaurant: Cucina Italian Tavern Address: 331 LENOX AVENUE, 10027 Borough: Manhattan

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