San Marcos Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
26
Score
During a March 20, 2026, inspection of San Marcos Cafe in Bronx, NY, inspectors recorded 12 total violations, including the presence of live roaches and conditions conducive to pests. The facility, which has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections, was also cited for issues regarding the protection of food and supplies from contamination.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
26
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Apr 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Jun 30, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
90
Apr 24, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food, 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.
06C
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
No 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.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Critical
Not Critical
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