Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
24
Last inspection
September 24, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
24 / 0
LA Covacha currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 24, 2025 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 24 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Latest Inspection Details
September 24, 2025
- Date
- September 24, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 24
- Critical points
- 24
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Sep 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Covacha received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2024 with a score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
LA Covacha's latest score: 24
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Covacha's current NYC health grade?
LA Covacha does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was LA Covacha last inspected?
LA Covacha was last inspected on September 24, 2025.
What was LA Covacha's latest inspection score?
LA Covacha's latest inspection score was 24 points.
How many violations did LA Covacha have in its latest inspection?
LA Covacha had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is LA Covacha located?
LA Covacha is located at 368 Columbus Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10024.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 40758427
Last updated: June 26, 2026