Take Care

303 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Take Care has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
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
78
Oct 17, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
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
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Take Care last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Take Care on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Take Care?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Take Care.

How does Take Care compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Take Care most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Take Care's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Take Care have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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