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American · New York City, NY

H.Q. Lounge

1609 Nostrand Avenue

Last inspected Oct 26, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was H.Q. Lounge last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2024. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Violations cited” (official score 10).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Nov 19, 2023 to Oct 26, 2024.
Has H.Q. Lounge ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 19, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 26, 2024

Violations cited

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 04LPests

Official Wording

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 08CPests

Official Wording

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

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 26, 2024 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Nov 19, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 04APermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Nov 19, 2023 · Original Source

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