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Lex Restaurant

Italian · 1370 Lexington Avenue · Manhattan 10128

A Grade A posted 2025-07-10 (score 12)

Inspection history

2025-07-10 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02HAfter 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.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical

2025-05-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 50

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.Critical
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.Critical
06APersonal 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.Critical
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-05-22 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
28-03Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.—

2023-04-25 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02HAfter 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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical

2023-04-25 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-05Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.—
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.—

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GRADE A

49 open HPD violations — 5 class C

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1370 Lexington Avenue

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