Lips Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
American · 227 East 56th Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
May 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Lips Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 21, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- 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
May 21, 2026
- Date
- May 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lips Restaurant received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2026 with a score of 7.
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.
Lips Restaurant's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lips Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Lips Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Lips Restaurant last inspected?
Lips Restaurant was last inspected on May 21, 2026.
What was Lips Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Lips Restaurant's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Lips Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Lips Restaurant had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Lips Restaurant located?
Lips Restaurant is located at 227 East 56th Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 41490991
Last updated: June 26, 2026