Lilli Restaurant

1344 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Lilli Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2024. Lilli Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Lilli Restaurant's latest score of 90 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Sep 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

06E

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

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Jan 16, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lilli Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lilli Restaurant on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lilli Restaurant?

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 Lilli Restaurant.

How does Lilli Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lilli Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lilli Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lilli Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lilli Restaurant 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 Lilli Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lilli Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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