Bronx, NY — La Posada Mexicana, a Mexican restaurant located at 1176 Garrison Avenue in the Hunts Point neighborhood, received a score of 27 following a health inspection conducted on March 23, 2026 — a result that places the restaurant at the uppermost boundary of a Grade B rating, just one point below the threshold at which a Grade C is issued.

The data was released publicly by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 26, 2026, three days after the inspection took place.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March visit. No critical violations were recorded.

The single violation — classified under Code 08C — involved pesticide use. Inspectors noted that pesticide was not properly labeled or was being used by an unlicensed individual, and that an unprotected, unlocked bait station was present on the premises.

While non-critical violations do not indicate direct contamination of food or immediate public health risk, they reflect conditions that fall outside compliance standards and contribute to the overall inspection score. At a score of 27, the restaurant has no margin remaining within the Grade B range.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and guidance aligned with the FDA Food Code, pesticide handling in food service establishments is subject to strict requirements. Pesticide products used in a restaurant must be properly labeled, approved for use in food-handling environments, and applied only by licensed pest control professionals. Unlocked or unprotected bait stations present a potential risk of accidental contact with food, food-contact surfaces, or individuals on the premises.

Non-critical violations are weighted less heavily in scoring than critical violations — which cover issues such as temperature abuse, evidence of pests, or improper food handling — but they are still factored into the final score. A score of 27 represents the maximum a restaurant can receive while retaining a Grade B.

Inspection History

La Posada Mexicana has been inspected multiple times in the past year. The prior record shows a pattern of elevated scores:

  • July 17, 2025: Score 21 (Grade Z — a placeholder grade issued when a score is pending review or a re-inspection is scheduled)
  • May 30, 2025: Score 48, placing the restaurant in Grade C territory at that time

The May 2025 result of 48 was significantly higher than the current score, suggesting some improvement in overall compliance. However, the current score of 27 remains at the high end of the B range, and inspectors identified a recurring area of concern in pest-related management practices.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system is based on the total point score assigned during an unannounced DOHMH inspection:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points (lowest number of violations)
  • Grade B: 14–27 points (moderate violation level)
  • Grade C: 28 or more points (highest violation level)

Scores are cumulative — each violation adds points based on its classification and severity. A score of 27 falls within the Grade B range but leaves no buffer before a Grade C designation would apply.

Consumers can look up current grades and full inspection histories for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's public restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov/health.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for La Posada Mexicana including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.