Lotus 1

41-19 31 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Lotus 1 has five inspections in the public record. Lotus 1 was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04A

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

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

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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Apr 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02B

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

10F

Aug 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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

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

04A

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

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

08A

Oct 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06D

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

02G

10F

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lotus 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lotus 1 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lotus 1?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lotus 1.

How does Lotus 1 compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lotus 1 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lotus 1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lotus 1 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lotus 1 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Lotus 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lotus 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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