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Grade AThai

Lovely Day

196 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan, 10012

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 8, 2026

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 8, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Sep 30, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
May 20, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Aug 29, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 23 rodent inspections on record, 10 finding rat activity.
  • 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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