What is Lucy's Cafe's health inspection score?

Lucy's Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Lucy's Cafe last inspected?

Lucy's Cafe was last inspected on January 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Lucy's Cafe have?

Lucy's Cafe has 7 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Lucy's Cafe safe to eat at?

Lucy's Cafe has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Lucy's Cafe serve?

Lucy's Cafe serves Latin American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Lucy's Cafe

Name: Lucy's Cafe
Address: 4706 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Rating: 67

4706 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 1/17/2026

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Latin American•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 57% of latin american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jan 17, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+35 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 68/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (67/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

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.Risk Factor−10
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.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09BThawing procedure improper.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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