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El Valle Lenox

588 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

El Valle Lenox appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting El Valle Lenox on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Feb 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
52
Feb 13, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Aug 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
82
Apr 7, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
Food, 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.
06C
After 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.
02H
47
Apr 5, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Valle Lenox last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Valle Lenox on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Valle Lenox?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Valle Lenox.

How does El Valle Lenox compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

El Valle Lenox most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has El Valle Lenox's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Valle Lenox have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Valle Lenox 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 El Valle Lenox inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Valle Lenox is inspected around two times per year on average.

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