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Lena's Italian Kitchen

1167 2 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Lena's Italian Kitchen has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: eight violations last time, four this time.

The pattern that stands out is anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
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
Aug 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
47
May 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lena's Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lena's Italian Kitchen on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lena's Italian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lena's Italian Kitchen.

How does Lena's Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lena's Italian Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lena's Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lena's Italian Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lena's Italian Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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