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Grade PendingMexican

La Posada Mexicana

1176 GARRISON AVENUE, Bronx, 10474

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 23, 2026

  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

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

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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

    Critical

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 23, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Jul 17, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
May 30, 2025Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection10 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 54 rodent inspections on record, 27 finding rat activity.

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