REX in Lower East Side
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026
📍 126 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Rex on the Lower East Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on a single inspection in 2025 with a score of 10 points. The restaurant has no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
REX in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Jun 29, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
May 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
May 19, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s ref...
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REX in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was REX last inspected?
- REX was last inspected on June 29, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is REX's current health grade?
- REX currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has REX had?
- REX has 4 health inspections on record from January 2025 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at REX?
- The worst inspection score recorded at REX was 23 points on June 29, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has REX ever received a Grade C?
- No. REX has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.