Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse

112-06 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

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

“Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04A

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

06D

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

04L

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

08A

May 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Dec 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

06D

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

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

04L

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

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

08C

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse.

How does Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lenny's West Indian Cookhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.

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