12.6 Lounge

253-06 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The inspection history at 12.6 Lounge is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 11 violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

12.6 Lounge's latest score of 67 falls below the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Anti-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.

10B

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

Apr 4, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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.

06C

02G

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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.

10F

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

10B

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 12.6 Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 12.6 Lounge on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 12.6 Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 12.6 Lounge.

How does 12.6 Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

12.6 Lounge most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has 12.6 Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 12.6 Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 12.6 Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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