Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
27
Last inspection
May 2, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
27 / 0
Lakay Bistro currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 2, 2026 found 4 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
Latest Inspection Details
May 2, 2026
- Date
- May 2, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 27
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 4 (4 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lakay Bistro received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2026 with a score of 27.
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.
Lakay Bistro's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakay Bistro's current NYC health grade?
Lakay Bistro currently has a B grade.
When was Lakay Bistro last inspected?
Lakay Bistro was last inspected on May 2, 2026.
What was Lakay Bistro's latest inspection score?
Lakay Bistro's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Lakay Bistro have in its latest inspection?
Lakay Bistro had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Lakay Bistro located?
Lakay Bistro is located at 55 Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11221.
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: 50177106
Last updated: July 3, 2026