La Esquina

1402 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10021
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

La Esquina has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
78
May 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Esquina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Esquina on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Esquina compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

La Esquina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has La Esquina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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