L'americana

51 Irving Place, Manhattan, NY 10003
American
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2024
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2021, L'americana has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 9, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

L'americana's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
74
Jan 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
55
Nov 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
70
Nov 9, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L'americana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L'americana on file is from Jul 9, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L'americana?

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

How does L'americana compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

L'americana most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has L'americana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L'americana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at L'americana 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 L'americana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L'americana is inspected around two times per year on average.