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Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita

618 East 183 Street, Bronx, NY 10458
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita has three inspections in the public record. On Feb 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
78
Jul 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
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
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
78
Aug 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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 Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita.

How does Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita 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 Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tortilleria Y Taqueria Lenchita is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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