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Lava House Crepes & Cafe

Bakery Products/Desserts · 459 West 238 Street · Bronx 10463

B Grade B posted 2026-05-05 (score 26)

Inspection history

2026-05-05 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 26 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
03AFood, 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.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2026-03-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 34

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.—
10FNon-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.—

2024-11-29 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2024-09-23 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 38

CodeDescriptionCritical
05HNo approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.Critical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical

2024-09-23 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-05-05

At this address

GRADE D

233 open HPD violations — 75 class C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 3 restaurants
2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Preparation Location, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 3 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: An Beal Bocht Cafe, Vegan Bodeguita.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

459 West 238 Street

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