Silk Hookah Lounge

192-08 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11358

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2023

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Silk Hookah Lounge stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 17, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Silk Hookah Lounge is from Nov 17, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Silk Hookah Lounge's 30 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 9 minor violations.

View 14 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

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

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

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

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

04A

Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.

15-27

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

28-06

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

10G

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

08C

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

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

08A

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Jan 27, 2023

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

04A

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

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

08A

Mar 18, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Flavored tobacco products sold or offered for sale

15E2

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silk Hookah Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silk Hookah Lounge on file is from Nov 17, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silk Hookah Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Silk Hookah Lounge.

How does Silk Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Silk Hookah Lounge most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Silk Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Silk Hookah Lounge have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Silk Hookah Lounge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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