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Punta Cana To Go

health inspection grade Β· Washington Heights South Β· Manhattan
Closed by the cityNYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Β· February 12, 2026
  • inspection score80 pts
  • critical violations7
  • last inspectedFebruary 12, 2026 β†’
  • address2102 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan 10032
  • cuisineSpanish
  • phone9785906029
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Is Punta Cana To Go clean?

Punta Cana To Go is currently listed as closed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), as of its inspection on February 12, 2026. That inspection scored 80 points and cited 7 critical violations. A closure means inspectors found conditions serious enough to stop service β€” it is not the same as a restaurant choosing to shut down, and the listing can change once the problems are fixed and re-inspected.

What did inspectors find at Punta Cana To Go?

These are the violations recorded at the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026, in plain English, with the city's own wording underneath.

  • πŸ“‹no certified food supervisor on dutycritical
    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  • βš οΈβ€œChoking first aid” poster not posted. β€œAlcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
  • 🚰handwashing sink issuescritical
    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.
  • πŸ›pest / contamination issuecritical
    Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
  • 🧻grimy wiping clothscritical
    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
  • ⚠️Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
  • 🍲hot food sitting too coolcritical
    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 Β°F.
  • 🚰facility hygiene issuecritical
    Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
  • πŸ—‘οΈgarbage situation out of pocket
    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  • 🚿plumbing acting up
    Anti-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.
  • 🌑️fridge is giving… room tempcritical
    Cold TCS food item held above 41 Β°F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 Β°F; intact raw eggs held above 45 Β°F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

When was Punta Cana To Go last inspected?

Punta Cana To Go has 1 inspection on record going back to February 12, 2026, averaging 80 points.

February 12, 2026 Closed by the city Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection Β· 80 pts Β· 11 failed findings

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Punta Cana To Go vs Washington Heights South

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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 β€” it stays β€œGrade 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 β€” this listing's most recent inspection is dated February 12, 2026. Inspection results describe one moment in a kitchen's life, not a permanent verdict.

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