Lyla's Bodega

177 West 83 Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Lyla's Bodega has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Lyla's Bodega's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

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

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

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

Mar 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

04L

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

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

06F

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

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Mar 20, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.

20-06

May 17, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Apr 20, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.

05H

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Mar 15, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.

04J

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

No facilities available to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and/or equipment.

05H

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

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

08C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lyla's Bodega last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lyla's Bodega on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lyla's Bodega?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lyla's Bodega.

How does Lyla's Bodega compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lyla's Bodega most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lyla's Bodega's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Lyla's Bodega have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lyla's Bodega 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 Lyla's Bodega inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lyla's Bodega is inspected around two times per year on average.

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