Lowkey

70-15 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11375

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Across the available record, Lowkey has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to five between inspections.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited two times.

Lowkey's latest score of 64 falls below the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

04K

Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.

15-22

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

Oct 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

Oct 28, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lowkey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lowkey on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lowkey?

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 Lowkey.

How does Lowkey compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lowkey most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lowkey's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lowkey have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Lowkey inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lowkey is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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