LULU'S COFFEE SHOP

GRADE A

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Overview

LULU'S COFFEE SHOP in Castle Hill Unionport received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 6, 2026, scoring 9 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
1191 CASTLE HILL AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10462
Cuisine
Coffee/Tea
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
10 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 09B

Thawing procedure improper

Thawing procedure improper.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen

📋 Code Requirements

Thaw under refrigeration, under cold running water, in microwave, or as part of cooking

CDC Risk Factor: Improper Holding/Time & Temperature
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 10H

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

📋 Code Requirements

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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LULU'S COFFEE SHOP — Inspection Questions

Did LULU'S COFFEE SHOP pass their NYC health inspection on January 6, 2026?
LULU'S COFFEE SHOP passed with an A grade on January 6, 2026 with a score of 9 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did LULU'S COFFEE SHOP have?
LULU'S COFFEE SHOP had 2 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 09B mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 09B (Thawing procedure improper) is a major violation. Frozen foods must be thawed using approved methods to prevent bacterial growth Improper thawing allows surface bacteria to multiply while interior remains frozen
What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths