Lydig Coffee House

721 Lydig Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Lydig Coffee House has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Feb 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04M

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

04L

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

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

08A

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

Nov 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

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

08C

Aug 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lydig Coffee House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lydig Coffee House on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lydig Coffee House?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lydig Coffee House.

How does Lydig Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Lydig Coffee House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Lydig Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lydig Coffee House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Lydig Coffee House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lydig Coffee House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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