Grade ACoffee/Tea

Lulu's Coffee Shop

1191 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, 10462

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · New York City health department

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

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 2, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Jan 6, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4
Nov 25, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Oct 1, 2025	Grade Pending	Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection	1
Apr 28, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (4 critical)
Mar 17, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Dec 23, 2024	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (4 critical)
Oct 23, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)
Dec 5, 2023	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (4 critical)

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

6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.

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