Sheriff Street Lounge

120-09 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11419

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Sheriff Street Lounge, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, four this time.

Looking across the full record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Queens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04L

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Nov 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

06F

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

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

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

06E

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

Aug 9, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Jul 27, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

06E

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sheriff Street Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sheriff Street Lounge on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sheriff Street Lounge?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sheriff Street Lounge.

How does Sheriff Street Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

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

Has Sheriff Street Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sheriff Street Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sheriff Street 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 Sheriff Street Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sheriff Street Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.

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