Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
February 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
L'Chaim currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 4, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
Latest Inspection Details
February 4, 2025
- Date
- February 4, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Feb 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
L'Chaim received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2025 with a score of 12.
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.
L'Chaim's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is L'Chaim's current NYC health grade?
L'Chaim currently has a A grade.
When was L'Chaim last inspected?
L'Chaim was last inspected on February 4, 2025.
What was L'Chaim's latest inspection score?
L'Chaim's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did L'Chaim have in its latest inspection?
L'Chaim had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is L'Chaim located?
L'Chaim is located at 94-09 63rd Drive in Queens, NY 11374.
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: 50140473
Last updated: July 3, 2026