AUG 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN.
NYC Health Dept
551 2 AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Graded B, 23 points (May 2025). Up from 21 points at the prior graded inspection.
6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Aug 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
25
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 under
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 dur
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 fingernai
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
JAN 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 6 CRITICAL
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 under
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
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 dur
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
JAN 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAR 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 under
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 dur
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APR 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 5 CRITICAL
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Cond
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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