CAFE LUCE.

NYC Health Dept

235 EAST 53 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 13 points (Jul 2025). Pest Activity cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
JUN 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
NOV 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
DEC 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

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