Ginger and Lemongrass

12-53 150 Street, Queens, NY 11357
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Ginger and Lemongrass appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Ginger and Lemongrass's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
74
Oct 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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.
02G
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.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
May 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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.
06C
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.
10B
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ginger and Lemongrass last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ginger and Lemongrass on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ginger and Lemongrass?

Across the inspection record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ginger and Lemongrass.

How does Ginger and Lemongrass compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Ginger and Lemongrass most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Ginger and Lemongrass's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ginger and Lemongrass have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ginger and Lemongrass means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ginger and Lemongrass inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ginger and Lemongrass is inspected roughly once per year on average.