Lena's Italian Kitchen Health Inspection Grade
Italian · 1167 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10065
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
April 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 6
Lena's Italian Kitchen currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 1, 2025 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 1, 2025
- Date
- April 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Apr 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lena's Italian Kitchen's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a A, after a C in August 2024.
What This Grade Means
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: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lena's Italian Kitchen's current NYC health grade?
Lena's Italian Kitchen currently has a A grade.
When was Lena's Italian Kitchen last inspected?
Lena's Italian Kitchen was last inspected on April 1, 2025.
What was Lena's Italian Kitchen's latest inspection score?
Lena's Italian Kitchen's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Lena's Italian Kitchen have in its latest inspection?
Lena's Italian Kitchen had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Lena's Italian Kitchen located?
Lena's Italian Kitchen is located at 1167 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10065.
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: 50105586
Last updated: July 3, 2026