Latin American · New York City, NY

Lopez Family Market

Name: Lopez Family Market
Address: 173 Park Avenue, New York City, NY

173 Park Avenue

Last inspected Sep 25, 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.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Sep 25, 2026

Violations cited

Official score: 20 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 05FFood temperature

Official wording

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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criticalCode 05BOther

Official wording

Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Sep 25, 2026

Violations cited

1 recorded violation

minorCode 19-05Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.

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.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jun 17, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 13 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 10GCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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.

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minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

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.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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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

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.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 5, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 2 · 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, Jan 5, 2024 · Original Source