Ginger & Lemongrass Les

153 Rivington Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Ginger & Lemongrass Les has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Ginger & Lemongrass Les' latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
74
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
58
Oct 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ginger & Lemongrass Les last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ginger & Lemongrass Les on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ginger & Lemongrass Les?

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 Ginger & Lemongrass Les.

How does Ginger & Lemongrass Les compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ginger & Lemongrass Les most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ginger & Lemongrass Les' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ginger & Lemongrass Les have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ginger & Lemongrass Les means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ginger & Lemongrass Les inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ginger & Lemongrass Les is inspected roughly once per year on average.