L.M Cafe

30-03 38 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at L.M Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to two.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

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

Jan 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

09E

10F

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

10G

Oct 3, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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

02B

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

04A

Aug 9, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

04A

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

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

08A

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L.M Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L.M Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L.M Cafe?

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 L.M Cafe.

How does L.M Cafe compare to other restaurants in Queens?

L.M Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has L.M Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at L.M Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L.M 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 L.M Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L.M Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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