Happy Lemon

133-35 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11354

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Happy Lemon has three inspections in the public record. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Happy Lemon scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

06D

Jul 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06D

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

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

Mar 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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.

05D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Lemon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Lemon on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Lemon?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy Lemon.

How does Happy Lemon compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Happy Lemon most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Happy Lemon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Happy Lemon have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Happy Lemon 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 Happy Lemon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Happy Lemon is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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