LA FONDA in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 19, 2025
📍 169 EAST 106 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
La Fonda in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has earned 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LA FONDA in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
Jul 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food ...
GRADE B
May 23, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 �...
May 3, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 57
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food Protection...
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LA FONDA in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA FONDA last inspected?
- LA FONDA was last inspected on February 19, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is LA FONDA's current health grade?
- LA FONDA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA FONDA had?
- LA FONDA has 4 health inspections on record from May 2023 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA FONDA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA FONDA was 57 points on May 3, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA FONDA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA FONDA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.