Privilege Restaurant & Lounge

184-35 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11423
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Privilege Restaurant & Lounge appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area”, which has been cited three times.

Privilege Restaurant & Lounge's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
74
Feb 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
45
Sep 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Privilege Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Privilege Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Privilege Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “live roaches in facility's food or non-food area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Privilege Restaurant & Lounge.

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

Privilege Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Privilege Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Privilege Restaurant & Lounge 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 Privilege Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Privilege Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.