Lex Restaurant
1370 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 10128
Italian
2128605903
AScore: 12
Last inspected: July 10, 2025
Score Trajectory
Lower score = better. Dots colored by grade.
Inspection History
July 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02HAfter 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.
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.
May 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 50
02GCold 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.
03BShellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
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.
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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.
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.
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.
28-03Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
April 25, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
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02HAfter 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
19-05Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
April 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
02HAfter 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.
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
19-05Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.