BALVANERA in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026
📍 152 STANTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Balvanera on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A once and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
BALVANERA in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jul 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when c...
GRADE A
Feb 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Jan 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked ...
GRADE B
Aug 30, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
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 accept...
Aug 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 74
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food o...
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BALVANERA in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BALVANERA last inspected?
- BALVANERA was last inspected on January 6, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is BALVANERA's current health grade?
- BALVANERA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BALVANERA had?
- BALVANERA has 6 health inspections on record from August 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BALVANERA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BALVANERA was 74 points on August 9, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BALVANERA ever received a Grade C?
- No. BALVANERA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.