LECHONERA EL FOGON in Bedford Park
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 8, 2025
📍 2641 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10458 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Lechonera El Fogon in Bedford Park holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 17 points. The Spanish restaurant has received 9 inspections since 2022, earning Grade A on 2 occasions and Grade B on 4 inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LECHONERA EL FOGON in Bedford Park: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Jul 8, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Apr 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Wiping cloths not sto...
Feb 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F;...
GRADE B
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rod...
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Filth flies or food/refuse...
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food w...
Mar 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Violations:
20-01
Feb 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 52
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not...
GRADE A
Aug 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of foo...
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LECHONERA EL FOGON in Bedford Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LECHONERA EL FOGON last inspected?
- LECHONERA EL FOGON was last inspected on July 8, 2025 (Grade B).
- What is LECHONERA EL FOGON's current health grade?
- LECHONERA EL FOGON currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has LECHONERA EL FOGON had?
- LECHONERA EL FOGON has 9 health inspections on record from August 2022 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LECHONERA EL FOGON?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LECHONERA EL FOGON was 52 points on February 21, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LECHONERA EL FOGON ever received a Grade C?
- No. LECHONERA EL FOGON has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.