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Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

1226 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
American
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 underneath the unit.
10F
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
78
Aug 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
May 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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 underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
43
Mar 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Personal 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.
06A
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette.

How does Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette is inspected around two times per year on average.

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