Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
March 2, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Take Care currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 2, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 2, 2026
- Date
- March 2, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Take Care has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its October 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Take Care's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Take Care's current NYC health grade?
Take Care currently has a A grade.
When was Take Care last inspected?
Take Care was last inspected on March 2, 2026.
What was Take Care's latest inspection score?
Take Care's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Take Care have in its latest inspection?
Take Care had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Take Care located?
Take Care is located at 303 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10016.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50148915
Last updated: July 3, 2026