La Jefa Restaurant
237 WILLIS AVENUE, 10454
Mexican
3472702185
AScore: 10
Last inspected: September 30, 2025
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Inspection History
September 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
10BAnti-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.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10FNon-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.
March 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10FNon-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.
June 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 26
02GCold 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 active necessary preparation.
02HAfter 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.
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
10FNon-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.