Beija Flor

38-02 29 Street, Queens, NY 11101

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Beija Flor has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after four on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Beija Flor is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Apr 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

No 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.

05D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

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

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 3, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.

10H

Jan 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beija Flor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beija Flor on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beija Flor?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beija Flor.

How does Beija Flor compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Beija Flor most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Beija Flor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beija Flor have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beija Flor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beija Flor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beija Flor is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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