Lulu's Bakery

4211 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10033
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Lulu's Bakery has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Lulu's Bakery is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
95
Feb 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
74
Oct 7, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
15-27
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lulu's Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lulu's Bakery on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lulu's Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lulu's Bakery.

How does Lulu's Bakery compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lulu's Bakery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lulu's Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lulu's Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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