LA Iguana
440 East 138 Street, New York City, NY 10454 · Bronx · American
Passed all 6 inspections — critical violations noted
2025-04-23 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection CRITICAL 3
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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
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
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
2024-11-25 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection 1
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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
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
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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
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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