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Len's Papaya

4 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan, 10004

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 12, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 12, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 (1 critical)
Apr 27, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (5 critical)
Dec 27, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Oct 9, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 8 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
  • 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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