A

Mexican · Mott Haven-Port Morris

LA JEFA RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history

237 WILLIS AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10454

10 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Sep 30, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 30, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Sep 30, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 09C

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10E

    Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

LA JEFA RESTAURANT inspection history

Same score as the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Sep 30, 2025A104Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 19, 2024A102Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 22, 2023265Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 06F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Official location

LA JEFA RESTAURANT on the map

Common questions

LA JEFA RESTAURANT inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LA JEFA RESTAURANT?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 30, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.

When was LA JEFA RESTAURANT last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 30, 2025.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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