The Freakin Rican
43-06 34 AVENUE, Queens, 11101
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 17, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 17, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
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.
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 11 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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