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Lena's Italian Kitchen

Italian · 551 2 Avenue · Manhattan 10016

B Grade B posted 2025-05-15 (score 23)

Inspection history

2025-08-27 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

2025-05-15 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 23 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.Critical
06APersonal 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.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
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.—
10HSingle 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 dispensed from a sanitary device.—

2025-01-13 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 40

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
06BTobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
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.—

2025-01-13 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

2024-03-12 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 21 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
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.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
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.—
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.—

2023-04-10 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 33

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2025-01-13, 2023-04-10

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 1 inspection: 2023-04-10

At this address

GRADE B

20 open HPD violations — 5 class C

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2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

551 2 Avenue

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