Grade ALatin American

Lugo

1089 CYPRESS AVENUE, Queens, 11385

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (4 weeks ago).

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 8, 2026

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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

    Critical
  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical
  • 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
  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

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

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 8, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)
Apr 25, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
Mar 12, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Aug 12, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (6 critical)
Dec 28, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 7 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
  • 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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