La Jefa Restaurant
237 WILLIS AVENUE, Bronx, 10454
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (10 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 30, 2025
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 54 rodent inspections on record, 28 finding rat activity.
- 14 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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