LOWKEY in Forest Hills
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Feb 19, 2025
📍 70-15 AUSTIN STREET, Queens, NY 11375 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Forest Hills-71st Avenue
Overview
LOWKEY, a Mexican restaurant in Forest Hills, Queens, currently holds a Grade B from NYC DOHMH with an inspection score of 17 points. The restaurant has 4 inspections on record since 2022, including 1 Grade A result, with no emergency closures.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LOWKEY in Forest Hills: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE B
Feb 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
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.
Evidence of rats or li...
Feb 19, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.
Violations:
15-22
Oct 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
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 accepta...
GRADE A
Oct 28, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
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LOWKEY in Forest Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LOWKEY last inspected?
- LOWKEY was last inspected on February 19, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is LOWKEY's current health grade?
- LOWKEY currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has LOWKEY had?
- LOWKEY has 4 health inspections on record from October 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LOWKEY?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LOWKEY was 21 points on October 12, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LOWKEY ever received a Grade C?
- No. LOWKEY has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.