La Iguana

440 East 138 Street, Bronx, NY 10454

American

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, La Iguana has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

06D

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

Nov 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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.

10B

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

08C

Apr 9, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

04N

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

Dec 1, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10B

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Iguana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Iguana on file is from Apr 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Iguana?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Iguana.

How does La Iguana compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

La Iguana most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has La Iguana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Iguana have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Iguana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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