Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery

219-02 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11361

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery five times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food contact surface not properly washed”, showing up three times.

Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Feb 2, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

06A

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

06D

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Apr 4, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Nov 27, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

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

06D

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

03A

Sep 20, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

02G

03A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away

28-05

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery.

How does Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lulu & Dino Cafe and Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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