Grade AAmerican

Take Care

303 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, 10016

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After 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
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 2, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Oct 17, 2024	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	4 (1 critical)

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2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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