Lornas Take Out

126-17 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 11, 2024
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Lornas Take Out has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Oct 11, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “design, construction, materials used or maintenance”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
55
Feb 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lornas Take Out last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lornas Take Out on file is from Oct 11, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lornas Take Out?

Across the inspection record, “design, construction, materials used or maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lornas Take Out.

How does Lornas Take Out compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lornas Take Out most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lornas Take Out's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lornas Take Out have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lornas Take Out means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.