LISSETTE RESTAURANT in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026
📍 501 WEST 145 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10031 ·
🍽️ Tex-Mex
Overview
Lissette Restaurant in Hamilton Heights has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2024. The Tex-Mex restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 20, based on 7 inspections conducted between 2024 and 2025, including 1 prior Grade A result.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
LISSETTE RESTAURANT in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Emergency Closures (2)
LISSETTE RESTAURANT in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Full Inspection History (8 records)
Apr 21, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Aug 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
GRADE P
Jun 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 83
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 83
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
The ori...
Jun 5, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Jun 5, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair...
GRADE A
Jan 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04K
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LISSETTE RESTAURANT in Hamilton Heights Sugar Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LISSETTE RESTAURANT last inspected?
- LISSETTE RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 21, 2026 (Grade B).
- What is LISSETTE RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- LISSETTE RESTAURANT 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 times has LISSETTE RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- LISSETTE RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LISSETTE RESTAURANT had?
- LISSETTE RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on record from January 2024 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LISSETTE RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LISSETTE RESTAURANT was 83 points on June 5, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.