House of Flavor

83-34 Woodhaven Boulevard, Queens, NY 11385

American

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at House of Flavor is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Apr 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after eight on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

06E

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

Mar 19, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

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

04A

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

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

04K

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

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

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

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was House of Flavor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at House of Flavor on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at House of Flavor?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited one time, more than any other issue at House of Flavor.

How does House of Flavor compare to other restaurants in Queens?

House of Flavor most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has House of Flavor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at House of Flavor have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at House of Flavor 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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