Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
March 16, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 5
Lately Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 16, 2026 found 1 violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 16, 2026
- Date
- March 16, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Mar 16, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 27, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 28, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lately Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: March 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 5, lower than its January 2025 score of 9.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Lately Cafe's latest score: 5
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lately Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Lately Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Lately Cafe last inspected?
Lately Cafe was last inspected on March 16, 2026.
What was Lately Cafe's latest inspection score?
Lately Cafe's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Lately Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Lately Cafe had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Lately Cafe located?
Lately Cafe is located at 23-08 44th Drive in Queens, NY 11101.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50136343
Last updated: July 3, 2026