Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge

77-02 164 Street, Queens, NY 11366

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. On Jul 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

08A

Feb 13, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

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

08A

Dec 19, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

04A

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

“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

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

08A

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge.

How does Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge 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 Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dream Nyc Restaurant & Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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