Lechonera Tropical & Grill
172 EAST 103 STREET, Manhattan, 10029
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (3 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 23, 2026
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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 39 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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