Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
8
Last inspection
May 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 2
Lydia's currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 8, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 8 points.
Latest Violations
1 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
May 8, 2025
- Date
- May 8, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 8
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
May 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lydia's received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2025 with a score of 8.
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.
Lydia's's latest score: 8
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia's's current NYC health grade?
Lydia's currently has a A grade.
When was Lydia's last inspected?
Lydia's was last inspected on May 8, 2025.
What was Lydia's's latest inspection score?
Lydia's's latest inspection score was 8 points.
How many violations did Lydia's have in its latest inspection?
Lydia's had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Lydia's located?
Lydia's is located at 16 1st Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 50148918
Last updated: July 3, 2026