Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom

11-01 43 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06E

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

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

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

Sep 21, 2024

Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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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

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

10G

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

Oct 5, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

7 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

06F

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

06D

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

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

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

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

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

10B

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

Jan 3, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

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

04L

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

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

06E

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

06D

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom.

How does Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom 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 Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lost in Paradise / the Newsroom is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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