La Fondita

1853 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Fondita has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting La Fondita on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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.
10F
82
Nov 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
78
Aug 24, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fondita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fondita on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does La Fondita compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

La Fondita most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has La Fondita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fondita have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Fondita 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 Fondita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Fondita is inspected roughly once per year on average.