Grade AEastern European

Relax Lounge

68-17 FOREST AVENUE, Queens, 11385

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected Dec 13, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Dec 13, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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

    Critical

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Dec 13, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)
Aug 15, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (4 critical)
Jan 15, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)
Mar 11, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (2 critical)
May 25, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 11 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
  • 21 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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