Flamingo

85-12 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Flamingo has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Flamingo's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
74
Nov 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
61
Jun 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flamingo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flamingo on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flamingo?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flamingo.

How does Flamingo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Flamingo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Flamingo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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