LULU'S COFFEE SHOP in Castle Hill Unionport
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026
📍 1191 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10462 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
Overview
Lulu's Coffee Shop in Castle Hill Unionport holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 9 points on its most recent inspection. Over 10 inspections between 2023 and 2026, the restaurant has earned 1 Grade A, 2 Grade B results, and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LULU'S COFFEE SHOP in Castle Hill Unionport: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Jan 6, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Thawing procedure improper.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Nov 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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...
Oct 1, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Apr 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food ar...
Mar 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE C
Dec 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 31
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pestici...
Oct 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Evidence of...
GRADE B
Dec 5, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
May 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or m...
Mar 14, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Violations:
20-06
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LULU'S COFFEE SHOP in Castle Hill Unionport: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LULU'S COFFEE SHOP last inspected?
- LULU'S COFFEE SHOP was last inspected on January 6, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is LULU'S COFFEE SHOP's current health grade?
- LULU'S COFFEE SHOP currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LULU'S COFFEE SHOP had?
- LULU'S COFFEE SHOP has 10 health inspections on record from March 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LULU'S COFFEE SHOP?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LULU'S COFFEE SHOP was 37 points on November 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LULU'S COFFEE SHOP ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. LULU'S COFFEE SHOP has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.