Latin American · East Harlem, Manhattan

Tapas On Lex

Name: Tapas On Lex
Address: 1643 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY, 10029, US
Telephone: 9144332205

1643 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan 10029 · 9144332205

N/A NYC grade

0 Clean Score

214 Inspection score

Apr 1, 2026 Last inspection

Most recent inspection

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
10C — Lighting 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. (critical)
09E — Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (critical)
08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (critical)
10E — Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment (critical)
10A — Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door. (critical)
10B — 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. (critical)
04F — Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste. (critical)
05F — Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures (critical)
05H — No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers. (critical)
04K — Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. (critical)

Inspection history

Apr 1, 2026 · Grade N/A · Score 214

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
10C — Lighting 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. (critical)
09E — Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. (critical)
08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
10G — Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (critical)
10E — Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment (critical)

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