Laza Dessert Cafe

25-33 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Laza Dessert Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

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

Sep 23, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Properly 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.

04J

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laza Dessert Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Laza Dessert Cafe on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Laza Dessert Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Laza Dessert Cafe.

How does Laza Dessert Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Laza Dessert Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Laza Dessert Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Laza Dessert Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Laza Dessert Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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