LUCKY in East Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026
📍 168 AVENUE B, Manhattan, NY 10009
Overview
Lucky in the East Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections dating back to 2021, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
LUCKY in East Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE A
Oct 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
GRADE A
Mar 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
Aug 26, 2021
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Violations:
04N
Jun 16, 2021
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Permit not conspicuously displayed.
Violations:
18F
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LUCKY in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LUCKY last inspected?
- LUCKY was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is LUCKY's current health grade?
- LUCKY currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LUCKY had?
- LUCKY has 5 health inspections on record from June 2021 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at LUCKY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LUCKY was 19 points on August 26, 2021. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LUCKY ever received a Grade C?
- No. LUCKY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.