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Latoya's Kitchen
- gradeGrade A
- inspection score5 pts
- critical violations0
- last inspectedJanuary 6, 2026
- address2492 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, Manhattan
- cuisineCaribbean
- phone2122346300
Is Latoya's Kitchen clean?
Latoya's Kitchen is currently Grade A from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), from an inspection on January 6, 2026. No critical violations were recorded at that visit. On Cooked's ladder that reads clean 😇.
What did inspectors find at Latoya's Kitchen?
These are the violations recorded at the most recent inspection on January 6, 2026, in plain English, with the city's own wording underneath.
- 🛠️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.
- 🚿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 Latoya's Kitchen last inspected?
Latoya's Kitchen has 5 inspections on record going back to June 27, 2024, averaging 9 points.
| date | result | score |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | Grade A | 5 pts |
| October 2, 2025 | no grade issued ⏳ | 29 pts |
| September 1, 2025 | no grade issued ⏳ | 0 pts |
| September 2, 2024 | no grade issued ⏳ | 0 pts |
| June 27, 2024 | Grade A | 13 pts |
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.
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 6, 2026. Inspection results describe one moment in a kitchen's life, not a permanent verdict.