LA PALAPA in East Village
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Aug 12, 2025
📍 77 ST MARKS PLACE, Manhattan, NY 10003 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Astor Place
Overview
La Palapa in the East Village currently holds a Grade Z, pending a re-inspection after scoring 19 points on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection. The Mexican restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LA PALAPA in East Village: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE Z
Aug 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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...
Oct 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
GRADE A
May 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
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LA PALAPA in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA PALAPA last inspected?
- LA PALAPA was last inspected on August 12, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 19 points.
- What is LA PALAPA's current health grade?
- LA PALAPA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has LA PALAPA had?
- LA PALAPA has 3 health inspections on record from May 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA PALAPA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA PALAPA was 23 points on October 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA PALAPA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA PALAPA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.