Relax Lounge

68-17 Forest Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

Eastern European

Last inspected: Dec 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Relax Lounge five times, with records going back to 2023. Relax Lounge was last inspected on Dec 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to two.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Aug 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

04A

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

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

15-39

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

08A

Jan 15, 2025

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

15-39

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 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04M

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

06D

The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

16-02

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

28-06

10F

May 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04A

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

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

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

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Relax Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Relax Lounge on file is from Dec 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Relax Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Relax Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Relax Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Relax 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 Relax Lounge inspected?

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

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