Tapas On Lex
1643 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 10029
Latin American
9144332205
NScore: 214
Last inspected: April 1, 2026
Inspection History
April 1, 2026
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 214
04FFood preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
06CFood, 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10BAnti-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.
10CLighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10FNon-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.
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.