ARLENE'S GROCERY in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025
📍 95 STANTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Arlene's Grocery on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 8 points from its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its 2 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
ARLENE'S GROCERY in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Sep 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, ...
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Apr 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
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ARLENE'S GROCERY in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ARLENE'S GROCERY last inspected?
- ARLENE'S GROCERY was last inspected on September 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is ARLENE'S GROCERY's current health grade?
- ARLENE'S GROCERY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ARLENE'S GROCERY had?
- ARLENE'S GROCERY has 3 health inspections on record from April 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ARLENE'S GROCERY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ARLENE'S GROCERY was 23 points on April 28, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ARLENE'S GROCERY ever received a Grade C?
- No. ARLENE'S GROCERY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.