Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge

229-10C Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The latest visit found one violation, down from six violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

Mar 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical 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

05D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Apr 26, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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

04L

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

08A

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

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Mar 18, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, no hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge.

How does Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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