SEP 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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LENOX FAST FOOD.
BEAT. 53/100
657 LENOX AVENUE · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected September 17, 2025 · passed with conditions
16 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
0 passed · 7 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Cold 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 dur
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MAY 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Cold 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 dur
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 liq
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
MAY 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAY 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
FEB 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
No 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
Cold 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 dur
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
SEP 132024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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MAR 282023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 under
FEB 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Cold 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 dur
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 under
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →