New York City
BEAT

LA Iguana

440 East 138 Street, New York City, NY 10454 · Bronx · American

Passed all 6 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
6
6 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-23
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
66/100
BEAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-04-23
No closures across all 6 inspections on record
8 pest activity violations found across 3 inspections
7 sanitation violations found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity critical
Sanitation critical
Plumbing & Waste minor
Other critical
Food Temperature critical
Documentation & Training critical
2025-04-23 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

minor Sanitation

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 under

2024-11-25 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 9
minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

minor Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

minor Sanitation

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 under

critical Pest Activity

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl

critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

2024-11-25 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme h

2024-04-09 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

critical Food Temperature

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 dur

2023-12-01 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 6
minor Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

minor Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

2023-12-01 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1
minor Other

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

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