LA ISLA in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026
📍 1883 THIRD AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
La Isla in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
LA ISLA in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
Feb 11, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
GRADE B
Apr 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 14
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Aug 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment...
GRADE A
Sep 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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 foo...
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LA ISLA in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA ISLA last inspected?
- LA ISLA was last inspected on February 11, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is LA ISLA's current health grade?
- LA ISLA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA ISLA had?
- LA ISLA has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA ISLA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA ISLA was 23 points on August 17, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA ISLA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA ISLA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.