Cooked?La Caridad 72
- gradeGrade A
- inspection score13 pts
- critical violations1
- last inspectedJanuary 2, 2026 →
- address130 West 72 Street, Manhattan 10023
- cuisineChinese/Cuban
- phone7187755511
Is La Caridad 72 clean?
La Caridad 72 is currently Grade A from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), from an inspection on January 2, 2026. Inspectors wrote up 1 critical violation — the kind most directly linked to foodborne illness. On Cooked's ladder that reads clean 😇.
What did inspectors find at La Caridad 72?
These are the violations recorded at the most recent inspection on January 2, 2026, in plain English, with the city's own wording underneath.
- 🧫food contact surfaces dirtyDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 🛠️surfaces / setup not up to codeNon-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.
- 🍲hot food sitting too coolcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 🚿plumbing acting upAnti-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.
When was La Caridad 72 last inspected?
La Caridad 72 has 2 inspections on record going back to August 13, 2024, averaging 19 points.
January 2, 2026 A
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View full inspection →August 13, 2024 Score 25
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View full inspection →La Caridad 72 vs Lincoln Square
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How New York grades restaurants
New York City health inspectors score violations in points, and lower is better: 0–13 points earns an A, 14–27 a B, and 28 or more a C. Every restaurant is inspected at least once a year, and the letter has to be posted in the window. A restaurant that scores 14 or more on the first inspection of a cycle does not get a letter right away — it stays “Grade Pending” until a re-inspection settles it, which is why some spots here show an hourglass instead of a letter. Cooked only ever shows a letter the city actually posted; we never infer one from a score.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) via NYC Open Data. Cooked refreshes this data daily — this listing's most recent inspection is dated January 2, 2026. Inspection results describe one moment in a kitchen's life, not a permanent verdict.
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