Rice & Beans Lechonera

91-09 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, NY 11428
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Rice & Beans Lechonera three times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Rice & Beans Lechonera is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Jan 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
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
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
74
Jan 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rice & Beans Lechonera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rice & Beans Lechonera on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rice & Beans Lechonera?

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 Rice & Beans Lechonera.

How does Rice & Beans Lechonera compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Rice & Beans Lechonera most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Rice & Beans Lechonera's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Rice & Beans Lechonera have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rice & Beans Lechonera 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 Rice & Beans Lechonera inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rice & Beans Lechonera is inspected roughly once per year on average.