Set L.E.S.

127 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Fusion
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Set L.E.S. three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Set L.E.S. trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
64
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
70
Jan 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Set L.E.S. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Set L.E.S. on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Set L.E.S.?

Across the inspection record, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Set L.E.S..

How does Set L.E.S. compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Set L.E.S. most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Set L.E.S.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Set L.E.S. have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Set L.E.S. 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 Set L.E.S. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Set L.E.S. is inspected roughly once per year on average.