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Lil Frankie's Grocery

21 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10003

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 18, 2026

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 18, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Sep 22, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection9 (6 critical)
Aug 7, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Sep 25, 2023Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 (1 critical)
Jul 13, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

Around this address

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

  • 26 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.

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