Li Li Chinese Food

83-06 Grand Avenue, Queens, NY 11373

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Li Li Chinese Food, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Li Li Chinese Food is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Apr 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06E

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

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

08C

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

Oct 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

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

04M

02H

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

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

08A

Apr 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06D

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

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

08A

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Li Li Chinese Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Li Li Chinese Food on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Li Li Chinese Food?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Li Li Chinese Food.

How does Li Li Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Li Li Chinese Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Li Li Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Li Li Chinese Food 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 Li Li Chinese Food 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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