Little Chef Little Cafe

5-43 48 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Little Chef Little Cafe four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Little Chef Little Cafe's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
78
Jul 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
74
Feb 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
Nov 2, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Chef Little Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Chef Little Cafe on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Chef Little Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Chef Little Cafe.

How does Little Chef Little Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Little Chef Little Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Little Chef Little Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Chef Little Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Chef Little 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.

How often is Little Chef Little Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Chef Little Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.