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Italian · 551 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
October 27, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Lena's Italian Kitchen currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 27, 2026 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Lena's Italian Kitchen currently has an A grade.
Lena's Italian Kitchen was last inspected on October 27, 2026.
Lena's Italian Kitchen's latest inspection score was 13 points.
Lena's Italian Kitchen had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50049996
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Lena's Italian Kitchen's most recent graded inspection in October 2026 was an A, after a B in May 2025.
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Lena's Italian Kitchen's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Lena's Italian Kitchen is located at 551 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
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