Cafe Lyria

166 Crosby Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Cafe Lyria stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Cafe Lyria is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Apr 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Oct 26, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Lyria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Lyria on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Lyria?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Lyria.

How does Cafe Lyria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cafe Lyria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cafe Lyria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Lyria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Lyria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cafe Lyria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Lyria is inspected roughly once per year on average.