LA ESQUINA in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 27, 2024
📍 200 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
La Esquina in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
LA ESQUINA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Nov 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 2
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
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Thawing procedure improper.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be retur...
Feb 16, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, ...
GRADE A
Feb 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Sep 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive t...
Jan 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Plumbing not properly instal...
LA ESQUINA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA ESQUINA last inspected?
- LA ESQUINA was last inspected on November 27, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is LA ESQUINA's current health grade?
- LA ESQUINA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA ESQUINA had?
- LA ESQUINA has 6 health inspections on record from January 2022 through November 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA ESQUINA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA ESQUINA was 23 points on June 13, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA ESQUINA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA ESQUINA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.