Grade AThai

Lenox Thai

1217 1 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10065

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 26, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Feb 9, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Aug 27, 2024	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Apr 29, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)

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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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