LA ESQUINA in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025
📍 1402 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10021 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
LA ESQUINA on the Upper 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 received Grade A on 4 occasions, with one Grade B result and no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
LA ESQUINA in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing u...
GRADE A
May 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Hot TCS food item that...
GRADE B
Dec 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A...
Apr 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
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LA ESQUINA in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA ESQUINA last inspected?
- LA ESQUINA was last inspected on December 22, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 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 April 2022 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA ESQUINA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA ESQUINA was 18 points on December 1, 2022. 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.