Lotus 1

41-19 31 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
43
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

During a January 12, 2026, inspection of LOTUS 1 in Queens, NY, the facility received a score of 43 with four critical and three minor violations. These findings included issues regarding pest control, equipment maintenance, and the absence of a food protection certificate. Across five total inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.

5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
43
Apr 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
58
Aug 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Oct 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
47
Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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.
10F
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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.
05D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Critical
Not Critical