La Flor Del Paraiso

80-29 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, La Flor Del Paraiso has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which La Flor Del Paraiso's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
67
Aug 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
82
Dec 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Flor Del Paraiso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Flor Del Paraiso on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Flor Del Paraiso?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Flor Del Paraiso.

How does La Flor Del Paraiso compare to other restaurants in Queens?

La Flor Del Paraiso most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has La Flor Del Paraiso's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Flor Del Paraiso have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Flor Del Paraiso 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 Flor Del Paraiso inspected?

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