LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL.

NYC Health Dept

172 EAST 103 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 5 points (Apr 2026). Down from 33 points at the prior graded inspection.

6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical 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

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

JAN 2

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Not Critical 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

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Food Temperature

After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

Critical Other

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

NOV 19

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

Not Critical Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Critical Other

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Other

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

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

NOV 19

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Not Critical Other

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

AUG 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

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

Not Critical Sanitation

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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DEC 28

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Critical Other

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

Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Not Critical Sanitation

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

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