Lou Wai Lou

60-06 Main Street, Queens, NY 11355

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Lou Wai Lou is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Lou Wai Lou is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

06E

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

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

Dec 13, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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

02B

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lou Wai Lou last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lou Wai Lou on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Lou Wai Lou compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lou Wai Lou most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lou Wai Lou's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lou Wai Lou have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lou Wai Lou means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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