Birria L.E.S.

127 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Birria L.E.S. has six inspections in the public record. Birria L.E.S. was last inspected on Apr 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Birria L.E.S. on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2026
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.
10F
95
Apr 19, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
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.
10B
74
Jun 15, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Birria L.E.S. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Birria L.E.S. on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Birria L.E.S.?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Birria L.E.S..

How does Birria L.E.S. compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Birria L.E.S. most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Birria L.E.S.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Birria L.E.S. have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Birria L.E.S. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Birria L.E.S. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Birria L.E.S. is inspected around three times per year on average.