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Lilcafe

Asian/Asian Fusion · 40-21 22 Street · Queens 11101

A Grade A posted 2025-07-28. The most recent inspection (2026-08-12) scored 35 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-08-12 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 35

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
09BThawing procedure improper.—
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10BAnti-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.—

2026-08-12 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability—

2025-07-28 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2025-06-30 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—

2025-04-09 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 28 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
02ATime/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.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2025-03-18 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 78

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
05DNo 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.Critical
06APersonal 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.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
09BThawing procedure improper.—

2025-03-18 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
28-01Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.—

2023-12-08 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 23

CodeDescriptionCritical
04JProperly 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.Critical
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment—

2023-12-08 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-04“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.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 4 inspections: 2025-07-28, 2025-06-30, 2025-04-09, 2025-03-18

Inspectors recorded evidence of rats on 2 inspections: 2025-04-09, 2023-12-08

At this address

GRADE B

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1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Spoiled) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

40-21 22 Street

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