What is Chef Lothian Kitchen's health inspection score?

Chef Lothian Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chef Lothian Kitchen last inspected?

Chef Lothian Kitchen was last inspected on August 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chef Lothian Kitchen have?

Chef Lothian Kitchen has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chef Lothian Kitchen safe to eat at?

Chef Lothian Kitchen has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chef Lothian Kitchen serve?

Chef Lothian Kitchen serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chef Lothian Kitchen

Name: Chef Lothian Kitchen
Address: 114-20 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11434
Rating: 54

114-20 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Fair

Caribbean•Queens

Ranked #973 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 43% of caribbean restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+45 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

114-20 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11434

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

02HAfter 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High3 Med

7 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
05DNo 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 acceptable hand-drying device.−10
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Risk Factor−10
02CHot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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