Set L.e.s.
127 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Oct 29, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 29, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
CriticalA paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 22, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 34 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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