Middle Eastern · 601 Lexington Avenue · Manhattan 10022
Grade Pending since 2026-10-06 · last letter grade A (2024-11-04)
2026-10-06 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 26 Grade Pending
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
| 06C | Food, 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 |
| 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. | — |
2026-03-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 26
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 02G | 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 |
| 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. | — |
| 10G | Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. | — |
2024-11-04 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 10E | Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment | — |
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5 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 21 restaurants
3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contaminated, Food Preparation Location, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 21 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Other restaurants at this address: Alidoro, Avocaderia, BK Jani, Etc Venues, Ilili Midtown, Joseph Brothers At the Hugh, Jumieka, Kazunori, Kirkland & Ellis Cafe, Kirkland & Ellis Conference Rooms, Kitkland & Ellis FLS 52-53, Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab, La CO Ce (La Cocina Central), Mokbar, Pesce Lulu, Petite Maman, Stretch Pizza, Teranga, Thank You, Come Again, The Boardroom.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
601 Lexington Avenue