Happy Lemon
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Happy Lemon in Queens, NY, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent assessment on January 7, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk designation. During this visit, inspectors identified two critical violations regarding the protection of food from contamination and the sanitization of food contact surfaces. Historical records for the café indicate a consistent pattern of moderate-risk findings across all inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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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
74
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
78
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
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