Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
23
Last inspection
July 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 8
Lenz's currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 8, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
July 8, 2025
- Date
- July 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Jul 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 11, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 8, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lenz's has received a B grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and February 2025. Its latest score was 23, lower than its February 2025 score of 27.
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.
Lenz's's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenz's's current NYC health grade?
Lenz's currently has a B grade.
When was Lenz's last inspected?
Lenz's was last inspected on July 8, 2025.
What was Lenz's's latest inspection score?
Lenz's's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Lenz's have in its latest inspection?
Lenz's had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Lenz's located?
Lenz's is located at 514 East 20th Street in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 50038175
Last updated: June 26, 2026