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L. M. Cafe

11-11 44 Road, Queens, NY 11101
American
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, L. M. Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. L. M. Cafe was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
“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.
20-04
74
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
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
“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.
20-04
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
52
May 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
82
Jan 19, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L. M. Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L. M. Cafe on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L. M. Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at L. M. Cafe.

How does L. M. Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

L. M. Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has L. M. Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L. M. Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at L. M. Cafe 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 L. M. Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L. M. Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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