Simpson Thacher And Bartlet Cafe
425 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10017
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 25, 2026
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.
CriticalA 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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