Reed Smith

599 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Reed Smith three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Reed Smith's latest score of 95 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jul 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
90
Apr 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reed Smith last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reed Smith on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reed Smith?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Reed Smith.

How does Reed Smith compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Reed Smith most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Reed Smith's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reed Smith have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reed Smith 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 Reed Smith inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Reed Smith is inspected roughly once per year on average.