LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026
📍 234 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10451 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 149th Street-Grand Concourse
Overview
Lincoln Towers Cafe in Melrose received a Grade A on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in 2026, scoring 13 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned 1 Grade A result and 2 Grade C results, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE in Melrose: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Apr 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Non-food contact surfa...
Feb 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage ...
Feb 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Aug 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 60
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associ...
Dec 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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.
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not ...
GRADE C
Sep 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 36
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adul...
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LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE last inspected?
- LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE was last inspected on April 6, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 24 points.
- What is LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE's current health grade?
- LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE had?
- LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE was 60 points on August 16, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LINCOLN TOWERS CAFE has received a Grade C on 2 inspections. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.