Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
23
Last inspection
May 26, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 10
Loulou currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 26, 2026 found 7 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- 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.
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
May 26, 2026
- Date
- May 26, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 10
- Violations
- 7 (2 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
May 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 26, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 8, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Loulou has received a C grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 38, slightly higher than its November 2023 score of 29.
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.
Loulou's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loulou's current NYC health grade?
Loulou currently has a Z grade.
When was Loulou last inspected?
Loulou was last inspected on May 26, 2026.
What was Loulou's latest inspection score?
Loulou's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Loulou have in its latest inspection?
Loulou had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Loulou located?
Loulou is located at 176 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10011.
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: 50104788
Last updated: July 3, 2026