Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
17
Last inspection
February 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 6
Lowkey currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on February 19, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 17 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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 live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Original label for smoking products sold or offered for sale.
Latest Inspection Details
February 19, 2025
- Date
- February 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 17
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Feb 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 12, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 28, 2022
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lowkey's most recent graded inspection in February 2025 was a B, after a A in October 2022.
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.
Lowkey's latest score: 17
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowkey's current NYC health grade?
Lowkey currently has a B grade.
When was Lowkey last inspected?
Lowkey was last inspected on February 19, 2025.
What was Lowkey's latest inspection score?
Lowkey's latest inspection score was 17 points.
How many violations did Lowkey have in its latest inspection?
Lowkey had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Lowkey located?
Lowkey is located at 70-15 Austin Street in Queens, NY 11375.
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: 50107030
Last updated: June 26, 2026