172 East 103 Street
Manhattan, NY 10029
(212) 722-1344
Current Inspection Grade: A
At A Glance
Lechonera Tropical & Grill has an average score of 30 from 3 scored inspections (see inspection history).
The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that Lechonera Tropical & Grill may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.
Inspection History
12/28/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 29 | Not Graded
- (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.
- (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
01/03/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 2 | A
- Non-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.
01/03/2023 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
05/24/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 59 | Not Graded
- (Critical) Food from unapproved or unknown source or home canned. Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing; or ROP foods prepared on premises transported to another site.
- (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- (Critical) No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.
- (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
- Food contact surface not properly maintained.
- Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
- Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
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