Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II

221-13 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11428

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

08A

Oct 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04N

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

06D

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

04M

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

10G

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

08A

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

Jun 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04A

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

Jan 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

02G

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

06D

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

04L

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

04A

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

10G

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II.

How does Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Hibiscus Restaurant & Lounge II inspected?

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

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