The Five Lamps
1586 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan, 10028
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago).
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 15, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 33 rodent inspections on record, 8 finding rat activity.
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