Lincoln Towers Cafe Health Inspection Grade
American · 234 East 149th Street, The Bronx, NY 10451
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
35
Last inspection
May 22, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
30 / 5
Lincoln Towers Cafe currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 22, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 35 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
May 22, 2026
- Date
- May 22, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 35
- Critical points
- 30
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
May 22, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 6, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 16, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lincoln Towers Cafe's most recent graded inspection in March 2025 was a A, after a C in August 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Lincoln Towers Cafe's latest score: 35
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Towers Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Lincoln Towers Cafe currently has a Z grade.
When was Lincoln Towers Cafe last inspected?
Lincoln Towers Cafe was last inspected on May 22, 2026.
What was Lincoln Towers Cafe's latest inspection score?
Lincoln Towers Cafe's latest inspection score was 35 points.
How many violations did Lincoln Towers Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Lincoln Towers Cafe had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Lincoln Towers Cafe located?
Lincoln Towers Cafe is located at 234 East 149th Street in The Bronx, NY 10451.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41238204
Last updated: June 26, 2026