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Mexican · Midtown-Times Square
LA ESQUINA health grade & inspection history
200 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10019
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 15, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 15, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 15, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 10B
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
LA ESQUINA inspection history
11 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | A | 13 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 27, 2024 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 13, 2024 | — | 23 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
LA ESQUINA on the map
Common questions
LA ESQUINA inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LA ESQUINA?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 15, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was LA ESQUINA last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 15, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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