Grade AChinese

Red Lotus Bakery & Cafe

255-07 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11362

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 30, 2026 · 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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, 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
May 30, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (4 critical)
Dec 13, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Oct 22, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Apr 17, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection	1
Apr 15, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (6 critical)
Dec 18, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	1 (1 critical)

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

4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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