LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN in Murray Hill Kips Bay
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025
📍 551 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Italian
Overview
Lena's Italian Kitchen in Murray Hill holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 23 points. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2023, including 2 Grade B results and 4 Grade A results, with no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Aug 27, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanita...
Jan 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
Jan 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Mar 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tablew...
Apr 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
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LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN in Murray Hill Kips Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN last inspected?
- LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN was last inspected on August 27, 2025 (Grade B).
- What is LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN's current health grade?
- LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN had?
- LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN has 6 health inspections on record from April 2023 through August 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN was 40 points on January 13, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. LENA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.