L.S. Forever Deli

789 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at L.S. Forever Deli, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Nov 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

02B

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

04L

06C

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

08A

Mar 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

06C

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

06E

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

04H

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

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was L.S. Forever Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L.S. Forever Deli on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L.S. Forever Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at L.S. Forever Deli.

How does L.S. Forever Deli compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

L.S. Forever Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has L.S. Forever Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at L.S. Forever Deli have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L.S. Forever Deli 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.S. Forever Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L.S. Forever Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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