EL VALLE LENOX in Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026
📍 588 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10037 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
El Valle Lenox in Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The Spanish restaurant has received Grade A on 3 of its 7 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
EL VALLE LENOX in Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (7 records)
Feb 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
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
GRADE A
Feb 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Aug 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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...
Apr 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
After cooking or remo...
Apr 5, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Jun 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product tem...
EL VALLE LENOX in Harlem (North): News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL El Valle Lenox Scores 32, Grade C Inspection - Manhattan Published Mar 1, 2026Browse Related
EL VALLE LENOX in Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was EL VALLE LENOX last inspected?
- EL VALLE LENOX was last inspected on February 18, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 32 points.
- What is EL VALLE LENOX's current health grade?
- EL VALLE LENOX currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has EL VALLE LENOX had?
- EL VALLE LENOX has 7 health inspections on record from June 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at EL VALLE LENOX?
- The worst inspection score recorded at EL VALLE LENOX was 78 points on April 7, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has EL VALLE LENOX ever received a Grade C?
- No. EL VALLE LENOX has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.