Lena's Restaurant

206 East 198 Street, Bronx, NY 10458

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Lena's Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

10G

Mar 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lena's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lena's Restaurant on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Lena's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Lena's Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Lena's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lena's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lena's 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.

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