La Baraka

255-09 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11362

French

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at La Baraka stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which La Baraka's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

06E

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

Jul 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 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

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

04M

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

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

08A

Oct 19, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

04L

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Baraka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Baraka on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Baraka?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Baraka.

How does La Baraka compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has La Baraka's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Baraka have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Baraka 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 La Baraka inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Baraka is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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