New York City, NY - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Loco Coco on 08/04/2025.
Situated at 835 Lexington Avenue in Midtown East, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of New York City's bustling districts.
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Inspectors documented: "04p. Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served. (critical: critical). 03a. Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
The broader restaurant industry can learn valuable lessons from such cases, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance to food safety standards. Consumer awareness remains a crucial component in maintaining community food safety.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Latitude | 40.76514242275 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Longitude | -73.966040729158 |
| NTA | MN40 |
| ZIPCODE | 10065 |
| BBL | 1013980053 |
| SCORE | 20 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| BIN | 1042115 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| DBA | LOCO COCO |
| GRADE DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| CAMIS | 50064466 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| INSPECTION DATE | 08/04/2025 |
| STREET | LEXINGTON AVENUE |
| PHONE | 9178156900 |
| BUILDING | 835 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Juice; Smoothies; Fruit Salads |
| GRADE | Z |
| Census Tract | 012000 |
| Community Board | 108 |
| Council District | 04 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 04P; 03A |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 04P: Food containing a prohibited substance held; kept; offered; prepared; processed; packaged; or served. || 03A: Food; prohibited; from unapproved or unknown source; home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered; butchered or dressed (eviscerated; skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on August 4, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: 04P: Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served. | 03A: Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site..
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.