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Lox Cafe: health inspection history

36 Battery Place, New York City, NY 10280

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Address
36 Battery Place, New York City, NY 10280
Borough
Manhattan
Cuisine (as listed)
Jewish/Kosher
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Oct 7, 2026
Latest inspection
Oct 7, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown
3 inspections, Jun 27, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026

Across these 3 inspection records, the health department cited 9 violations, of which 4 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 10 points. Among 21 graded restaurants in ZIP 10280, the median score behind the latest grade is 10 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Oct 7, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 10Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

May 6, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 15Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  • 10FNot critical 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.
  • 10BNot critical Anti-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.
  • 08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Jun 27, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 02GCritical Cold 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.
  • 06CCritical Food, 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.