The Freakin Rican

43-06 34 Avenue, Queens, NY 11101
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, The Freakin Rican has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The last inspection found five violations, up from two the time before.

Looking across the full record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting The Freakin Rican on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
70
Apr 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
95
Jun 15, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04M
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Freakin Rican last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Freakin Rican on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Freakin Rican?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Freakin Rican.

How does The Freakin Rican compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The Freakin Rican most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The Freakin Rican's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Freakin Rican have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Freakin Rican 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 The Freakin Rican inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Freakin Rican is inspected roughly once per year on average.