Lucy's

135 Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

Other

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show four inspections at Lucy's stretching back to 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

06D

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

04H

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

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

Dec 18, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

04A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

06D

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

08A

Nov 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

04H

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

04A

Feb 8, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucy's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucy's on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucy's?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucy's.

How does Lucy's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lucy's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lucy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucy's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Lucy's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucy's is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Rosella

137 Avenue A

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

No Fork

131 Avenue A

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

$1.50 Fresh Pizza & Hot Dog

131 Avenue A

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Manhattan → Other restaurants in NYC → Other restaurants in Manhattan