BIRRIA L.E.S. in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 4, 2026
📍 127 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Birria L.E.S. on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 3 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
BIRRIA L.E.S. in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Apr 4, 2026
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
Apr 19, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Anti-siphon...
Jun 15, 2024
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Jan 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on p...
GRADE A
Sep 15, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected...
Aug 29, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 46
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
BIRRIA L.E.S. in Lower East Side: News Coverage (1)
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BIRRIA L.E.S. in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BIRRIA L.E.S. last inspected?
- BIRRIA L.E.S. was last inspected on April 4, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is BIRRIA L.E.S.'s current health grade?
- BIRRIA L.E.S. currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has BIRRIA L.E.S. had?
- BIRRIA L.E.S. has 8 health inspections on record from August 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BIRRIA L.E.S.?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BIRRIA L.E.S. was 46 points on August 29, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has BIRRIA L.E.S. ever received a Grade C?
- No. BIRRIA L.E.S. has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.