Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

Lovells After Dark Bar And Lounge

224-01 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens, 11413

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 26, 2019 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Mar 26, 2019	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Feb 1, 2018	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	1 (1 critical)
Jan 13, 2018	Grade Pending	Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection	1 (1 critical)
Dec 4, 2016	Grade Pending	Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection	0
Aug 19, 2016	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)

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