La Lechonera Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, La Lechonera Restaurant has 12 inspections in the public record. La Lechonera Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Roslindale sits at 85, putting La Lechonera Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace defective light bulb at the exhausthood system.
590.006/6-303.11-C
95
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in July. Contact licensed hood company to inspect and clean filters and update sticker. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Clean to remove grease.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all refrigeration units have a thermometer located inside the unit. Provide thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash sigange in the womens bathroom. Provide hand wash signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired May 2024. PIC contacted company at the time of the inspection. Inspect hood and update sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash sigange in the womens bathroom. Provide hand wash signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired May 2024. PIC contacted company at the time of the inspection. Inspect hood and update sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the basement is direct to waist. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. 02/29/24- PIC stated the plumber is coming tomorrow. 3/12/24- Plumber is here now working on the prep sink in the basement. This should be done the end of the day.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the basement is direct to waist. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. 02/29/24- PIC stated the plumber is coming tomorrow. 3/12/24- Plumber is here now working on the prep sink in the basement. This should be done the end of the day.
590.005/5-203.14-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet in the womens bathroom is missing. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. 02/29/24- PIC stated that the plumber is coming out tomorrow.
590.005/5-205.15-P
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the basement is direct to waist. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-203.14-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Toliet in the mens bathroom is not working. Contact a licensed plumber to repair. Hot water faucet in the womens bathroom is missing. Contact a licensed plumber to repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed frost build up inside the freezer in the kitchen. Clean to remove frost build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface the wall on the opposite side of the warewash area. Needs to be durable and easily cleanable.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at the handsink in the warewash area. Provide No hand wash signage in the men's bathroom. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Provide light bulb over the stove inside the freezer unit upstairs and inside the freezer unit in the basement.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker expires at the end of the month. Observed soil and grease. Clean the interior of the hot line hood to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-501.14-C
58
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at ware washing area sink provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety certifications are not posted provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Thermometer not operating adequately at walk in cooler repair.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood clean and provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Paint bare wall exterior of restroom.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink at basement area has a leaky pipe repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Roasted pork between 127F and 130F. PIC will need to rehet and hot holding at 135F or higher. Whit rice 126F and rice and beans 124F must be hot held at 135F or higher. PIC will reheat both.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace electrical outlet cover on prep line. Broken
590.006/6-201.17-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers will have to have labels to what is inside of it.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Back prep area the wall behind the metal table is peeling. Please paint to seal or cover.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food Safety Certificate expired 8/2021. PIC will need to renew or provide paperwork to when you will be taken the class.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. The hood sticker is good until April 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
67
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair plumbing at cellar faucet area.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace defective doorgast
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove rust from shelving
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: adjust faucet at handsink prep kitchen
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Lechonera Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Lechonera Restaurant on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Lechonera Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Lechonera Restaurant.
How does La Lechonera Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
La Lechonera Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has La Lechonera Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Lechonera Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Lechonera Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Lechonera Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Lechonera Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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