LAVA HOUSE CREPES & CAFE

GRADE Z

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Overview

LAVA HOUSE CREPES & CAFE in Riverdale Spuyten Duyvil underwent a NYC health inspection on May 5, 2026 and scored 26 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
459 WEST 238 STREET
Bronx, NY 10463
Cuisine
Bakery Products/Desserts
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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LAVA HOUSE CREPES & CAFE — Inspection Questions

Did LAVA HOUSE CREPES & CAFE pass their NYC health inspection on May 5, 2026?
LAVA HOUSE CREPES & CAFE underwent inspection on May 5, 2026 with a score of 26 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did LAVA HOUSE CREPES & CAFE have?
LAVA HOUSE CREPES & CAFE had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking