Scorpion

75-16 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Scorpion has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The latest visit found two violations, down from five violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Scorpion's latest score is in line with the Queens average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

Jul 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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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

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

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

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

10G

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

Oct 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

10F

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

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

Jan 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

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

04H

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

06C

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scorpion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scorpion on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Scorpion?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Scorpion.

How does Scorpion compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Scorpion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Scorpion 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 Scorpion 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 Scorpion inspected?

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

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