LA GUARDIA CAFE in East Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026
📍 97-02 23 AVENUE, Queens, NY 11369 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
La Guardia Cafe in East Elmhurst currently holds a Grade Z designation from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 24 points. Across 6 inspections from 2024 to 2026, the restaurant has received 1 Grade B and has not been subject to emergency closure.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
LA GUARDIA CAFE in East Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
Mar 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE Z
Oct 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food allergy information poster not consp...
Oct 17, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Jul 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operatio...
GRADE B
Nov 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Apr 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Cold TCS food item hel...
LA GUARDIA CAFE in East Elmhurst: News Coverage (1)
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LA GUARDIA CAFE in East Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA GUARDIA CAFE last inspected?
- LA GUARDIA CAFE was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is LA GUARDIA CAFE's current health grade?
- LA GUARDIA CAFE currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has LA GUARDIA CAFE had?
- LA GUARDIA CAFE has 6 health inspections on record from April 2024 through March 2026. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA GUARDIA CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA GUARDIA CAFE was 42 points on April 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA GUARDIA CAFE ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA GUARDIA CAFE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.