Lucchese Food Service

515 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458

American

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show five inspections at Lucchese Food Service stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near five violations each time.

Looking across the full record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Lucchese Food Service on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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.

02G

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

04H

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Feb 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04H

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.

10F

Mar 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Jun 17, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Accurate thermometer not provided in refrigerated or hot holding equipment.

10E

“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.

20D

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucchese Food Service last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucchese Food Service on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucchese Food Service?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucchese Food Service.

How does Lucchese Food Service compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Lucchese Food Service most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Lucchese Food Service's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Lucchese Food Service have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lucchese Food Service means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Lucchese Food Service inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucchese Food Service is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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