LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 2, 2026
📍 172 EAST 103 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Lechonera Tropical & Grill in East Harlem currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 33 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 7 inspections on record since 2023, including 2 prior Grade A results and no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 2, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Nov 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Failure to po...
Nov 19, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from ...
GRADE A
Aug 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Dec 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
GRADE A
Jan 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Jan 3, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
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LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL last inspected?
- LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL was last inspected on January 2, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 33 points.
- What is LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL's current health grade?
- LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL had?
- LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL has 7 health inspections on record from January 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL was 54 points on November 19, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL ever received a Grade C?
- No. LECHONERA TROPICAL & GRILL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.