Lechonera La Isla

254 East 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10035
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Lechonera La Isla, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Lechonera La Isla is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Apr 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lechonera La Isla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lechonera La Isla on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lechonera La Isla?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lechonera La Isla.

How does Lechonera La Isla compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lechonera La Isla most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lechonera La Isla's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lechonera La Isla have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lechonera La Isla 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 Lechonera La Isla inspected?

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