Le Cap Restaurant & Lounge
229-10C MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens, 11413
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 7, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 7, 2025
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (6 critical) |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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