Queens, NY — Fly'n Lounge, located at 132-15 150 Avenue in South Ozone Park, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following a routine inspection conducted on February 12, 2026. The establishment received a score of 90, well above the 28-point threshold that triggers a Grade C designation. Inspectors documented three critical violations, all related to hygiene and sanitation practices. The inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on February 16, 2026.
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What Inspectors Found
All three violations recorded during the inspection were classified as critical, meaning they pose a direct risk to public health and require immediate corrective action.
The most significant finding involved hand washing facilities. Inspectors cited the establishment under violation code 05D for not having an accessible hand washing facility in or adjacent to the toilet room, or within 25 feet of food preparation, food service, or ware washing areas. The citation further noted that hand washing facilities were not accessible, were obstructed, or were being used for non-hand washing purposes. Issues with hot and cold running water, water pressure, soap availability, or acceptable hand-drying devices were also documented.
Inspectors additionally cited the establishment under violation code 06A for inadequate personal cleanliness among staff. The citation documented outer garments soiled with possible contaminants, the absence of effective hair restraints where required, jewelry worn on hands or arms, and fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
The third critical violation, cited under code 06F, involved wiping cloths not being stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses. Improperly stored wiping cloths can become a vehicle for cross-contamination between surfaces.
Food Safety Context
Hand washing is considered one of the most fundamental safeguards in food safety. NYC Health Code Article 81 requires that all food service establishments maintain accessible, properly equipped hand washing stations in proximity to food preparation and service areas. The FDA Food Code similarly identifies hand hygiene as a critical control point in preventing the transmission of foodborne illness.
The requirement for hand washing facilities to be located within 25 feet of food preparation areas exists because distance and accessibility directly affect how consistently staff wash their hands during service. When facilities are obstructed, improperly equipped, or used for other purposes, the practical barrier to hand washing increases, raising the risk of contamination.
Personal cleanliness standards, including the use of hair restraints, clean outer garments, and the restriction of hand jewelry during food handling, serve to prevent physical and biological contaminants from reaching food. Soiled garments and unrestrained hair are documented vectors for introducing bacteria and foreign matter into food products.
Proper storage of wiping cloths — either clean and dry, or submerged in an approved sanitizing solution — is required because damp, unsanitized cloths can harbor and spread harmful bacteria across food contact surfaces throughout a shift.
A score of 90 indicates significant departure from the sanitation standards required for food service operations in New York City. The closure action by DOHMH reflects the severity of the violations documented and the determination that immediate corrective measures were necessary.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available for Fly'n Lounge in the DOHMH public database. This may indicate that the February 12, 2026 inspection was the establishment's first recorded inspection, or that the restaurant operates under a recently issued permit. The absence of prior records means no trend data is available for comparison.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on the total violation points recorded during inspections. Lower scores indicate fewer or less severe violations:
- A: 0–13 points — Meets standards with minimal or no violations
- B: 14–27 points — Moderate violations identified
- C: 28 or more points — Significant violations documented
Fly'n Lounge's score of 90 falls well into the Grade C range. Establishments that are closed by DOHMH must correct all cited violations and pass a subsequent inspection before resuming operations. Reinspection dates are determined by DOHMH and are published in the agency's public database.
Residents can look up the inspection history and current status of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, available online. The database is updated regularly as new inspection results are processed and released.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Fly'n Lounge including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.