New York City · Official inspection records
40-21 22 STREET · Queens, NY 11101
Asian/Asian Fusion
LILCAFE in Queens, NY 11101 has a reported health inspection grade of A issued on , according to NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Checked · Source extractMost recent visit in the dataset
The reported grade above comes from the inspection on . The latest visit is listed below.
Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Official inspection record
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Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 during active necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Thawing procedure improper.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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.
Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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 during active necessary preparation.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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, fish or ratites to or above 165 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • Ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °F for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request • Pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °F for 15 seconds • Mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °F. • Whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request • Raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °F, covered, rotated or stirred • All other foods to or above 140 °F for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °F for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 during active necessary preparation.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Thawing procedure improper.
Reported action
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
“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.
Reported action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Local context · New York City
288 of 317 establishments with a reported letter grade in this ZIP are graded A.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene via NYC Open Data. Reference CAMIS 50144385.
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