LA LONCHERA in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025
📍 600 WEST 139 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10031 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches/Salads/Mixed Buffet
Overview
La Lonchera in Hamilton Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both graded inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LA LONCHERA in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Aug 27, 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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Apr 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 activ...
GRADE A
Apr 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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 Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
Aug 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. P...
LA LONCHERA in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA LONCHERA last inspected?
- LA LONCHERA was last inspected on August 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is LA LONCHERA's current health grade?
- LA LONCHERA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA LONCHERA had?
- LA LONCHERA has 4 health inspections on record from August 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA LONCHERA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA LONCHERA was 25 points on April 2, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA LONCHERA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA LONCHERA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.