Lucid Cafe

311 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Lucid Cafe. The most recent visit was on Aug 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Lucid Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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
82
Jun 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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
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
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.
10H
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucid Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucid Cafe on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucid Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucid Cafe.

How does Lucid Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lucid Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lucid Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lucid Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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