Lucindas

169 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Lucindas has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Lucindas trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

May 16, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucindas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucindas on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Lucindas compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lucindas most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lucindas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lucindas have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucindas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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