Lissette Restaurant

501 West 145 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Lissette Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Lissette Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Lissette Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Jun 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Jun 5, 2025

Trans Fat / Initial Inspection

9 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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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 mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

Jan 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lissette Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lissette Restaurant on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lissette Restaurant?

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 Lissette Restaurant.

How does Lissette Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lissette Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lissette Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lissette Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lissette Restaurant 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 Lissette Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lissette Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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