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Chinese · Elmhurst
LI LI CHINESE FOOD health grade & inspection history
83-06 GRAND AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 41% of comparable Queens inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Sep 4, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Sep 4, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
LI LI CHINESE FOOD inspection history
16 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 10, 2025 | — | 29 | 6 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 10, 2025 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 10, 2024 | B | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Apr 30, 2024 | — | 41 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02HRecorded in 2 inspections
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 08CRecorded in 2 inspections
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Official location
LI LI CHINESE FOOD on the map
Common questions
LI LI CHINESE FOOD inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for LI LI CHINESE FOOD?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Sep 4, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was LI LI CHINESE FOOD last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 4, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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