LA ISLA RESTAURANT in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025
📍 276B EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10451 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 149th Street-Grand Concourse
Overview
La Isla Restaurant in Melrose, Bronx holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2022, though its history includes 2 Grade C results and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures recorded.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LA ISLA RESTAURANT in Melrose: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Aug 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
Jun 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE C
Apr 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 48
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment'...
Jan 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
No hand ...
GRADE C
Apr 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jul 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE B
Sep 26, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
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LA ISLA RESTAURANT in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA ISLA RESTAURANT last inspected?
- LA ISLA RESTAURANT was last inspected on August 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is LA ISLA RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- LA ISLA RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA ISLA RESTAURANT had?
- LA ISLA RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA ISLA RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA ISLA RESTAURANT was 48 points on April 14, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA ISLA RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LA ISLA RESTAURANT has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.