Grade BAmerican

Hydra Lounge

88-18 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens, 11417

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · New York City health department

An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Dec 15, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)
Feb 26, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
Mar 28, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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