Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
May 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Cafe Luka currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 14, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 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.
Non-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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 14, 2025
- Date
- May 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 20, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 27, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cafe Luka has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and December 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its December 2023 score of 10.
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.
Cafe Luka's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cafe Luka's current NYC health grade?
Cafe Luka currently has a A grade.
When was Cafe Luka last inspected?
Cafe Luka was last inspected on May 14, 2025.
What was Cafe Luka's latest inspection score?
Cafe Luka's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Cafe Luka have in its latest inspection?
Cafe Luka had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cafe Luka located?
Cafe Luka is located at 1317 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10021.
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: 50075680
Last updated: June 26, 2026