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Lambda Lounge

2256 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, Manhattan

Other (347) 898-4898

Grade A · as of Apr 22, 2023

Lambda Lounge was last inspected on September 18, 2024 and scored 29 points (C range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 18, 2024 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

29

Score: 29 points (C range)

3 critical1 general

Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

  • CriticalFood handling

    Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

    Official wording (code 04H)

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • CriticalFacility

    A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Official wording (code 05D)

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

  • CriticalFood handling

    No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

    Official wording (code 04A)

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

    Official wording (code 10B)

    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.

ABApr 22, 2023: 101023/04Sep 18, 2024: 292924/09
Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. –

    Smoke-Free Air Act · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSmoke-free rules

      Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

  2. A 10 points (A range)

    Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

      Official wording (code 04A)

      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  3. –

    Smoke-Free Air Act · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkSmoke-free rules

      Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of Smoke-Free Air Act ("SFAA") prohibitions

    • PaperworkSmoke-free rules

      Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 years ago. Always confirm with the official record.