Little Chef Little Cafe
5-43 48 AVENUE, Queens, 11101
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 26, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 6 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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