Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
December 22, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
LA Esquina currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 22, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- 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. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 22, 2025
- Date
- December 22, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Esquina has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2025 and May 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its May 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
LA Esquina's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Esquina's current NYC health grade?
LA Esquina currently has a A grade.
When was LA Esquina last inspected?
LA Esquina was last inspected on December 22, 2025.
What was LA Esquina's latest inspection score?
LA Esquina's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did LA Esquina have in its latest inspection?
LA Esquina had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is LA Esquina located?
LA Esquina is located at 1402 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10021.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50061416
Last updated: June 26, 2026