LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE in East Harlem (South)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 6 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025
📍 1553 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Bakery Products/Desserts
Overview
Lloyd's Carrot Cake in East Harlem has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 6 times since 2023. The bakery currently holds a Grade B, with a most recent inspection score of 19 points. Across 17 inspections dating to 2023, the restaurant has received 2 Grade C results and 1 Grade B, with no Grade A inspections on record.
17
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
6
Closures
LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE in East Harlem (South): Emergency Closures (6)
LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (17 records)
Oct 1, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Sep 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Violations:
06C
Mar 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 30
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...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pre...
Mar 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
No hand w...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 78
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Violations:
09C
GRADE C
Dec 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 44
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Feb 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
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 accepta...
GRADE C
Oct 26, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
Oct 24, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 11
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 56
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-servi...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 56
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Jan 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepar...
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LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE last inspected?
- LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE was last inspected on October 1, 2025 (Grade B).
- What is LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE's current health grade?
- LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE been closed by NYC Health?
- LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE had?
- LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE has 17 health inspections on record from January 2023 through October 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LLOYD'S CARROT CAKE was 78 points on March 13, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.