Lash West Indian & American Cuisine

800 Burke Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Lash West Indian & American Cuisine appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
64
Feb 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
67
Aug 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lash West Indian & American Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lash West Indian & American Cuisine on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lash West Indian & American Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lash West Indian & American Cuisine.

How does Lash West Indian & American Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Lash West Indian & American Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Lash West Indian & American Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lash West Indian & American Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lash West Indian & American Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lash West Indian & American Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lash West Indian & American Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.