Food Passion
1200 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10028
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (5 months ago).
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 27, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Second Compliance Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 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.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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