Lilcafe

NYC Health Dept

40-21 22 STREET · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 10 points (Jul 2025). Down from 28 points at the prior graded inspection.

9 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 12

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Critical Food Temperature

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

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 liq

Not Critical Sanitation

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

AUG 12

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

JUL 28

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

JUN 30

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Food Temperature

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

APR 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • Poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, f

Critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Sanitation

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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MAR 18

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 9 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Food Temperature

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Employee Hygiene

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Critical Employee Hygiene

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

MAR 18

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

DEC 8

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, co

Not Critical Food Temperature

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

DEC 8

2023

PASS 1 violation

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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