RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026
📍 1135 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10065 ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
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🚇 Lexington Ave-59th Street
Overview
Ravagh Persian Grill on the Upper East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, though it has achieved Grade A on 3 of its 8 total inspections over that period.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Emergency Closures (2)
RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
06C
Apr 19, 2025
— Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage assoc...
GRADE A
May 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillab...
GRADE P
May 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow ...
May 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of rats or live rats present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food an...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Live r...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food...
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RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL in Upper East Side Lenox Hill Roosevelt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL last inspected?
- RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL was last inspected on March 10, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL's current health grade?
- RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL been closed by NYC Health?
- RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL 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 RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL had?
- RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL has 8 health inspections on record from May 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RAVAGH PERSIAN GRILL was 13 points on March 10, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.