GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026
📍 153 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Southeast Asian
Overview
Ginger & Lemongrass LES on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
Feb 2, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Jul 24, 2025
— 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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly dr...
GRADE A
Oct 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
02G
Dec 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly wa...
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GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES last inspected?
- GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES was last inspected on February 2, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES's current health grade?
- GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES had?
- GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES has 5 health inspections on record from December 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES was 37 points on December 21, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES ever received a Grade C?
- No. GINGER & LEMONGRASS LES has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.