Smile to Go

23 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10010

American

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Smile to Go has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Apr 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

08C

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Feb 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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 flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smile to Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smile to Go on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smile to Go?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smile to Go.

How does Smile to Go compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Smile to Go most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Smile to Go's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Smile to Go have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smile to Go means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Smile to Go inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smile to Go is inspected around two times per year on average.

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