American · New York City, NY

Bocado Cafe

1297 Lexington Avenue

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Bocado Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 11).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Nov 20, 2023 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Bocado Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 20, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 11 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06DContamination

Official Wording

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

criticalCode 06CContamination

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jun 27, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 04DHandwashing

Official Wording

Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Nov 20, 2023

No violations recorded

1 recorded violation

minorCode 19-06Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Nov 20, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 4 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source