Flex

405 West 51 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

American

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Flex. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

When inspectors have written things up, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 minor violations.

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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.

10B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Jan 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flex on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flex?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Flex.

How does Flex compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Flex most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Flex's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Flex have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flex means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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