Queens, NY — Fly'n Lounge, an American bar and lounge located at 132-15 150th Avenue in South Ozone Park, Queens, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on March 26, 2026. Inspectors cited one non-critical violation related to drainage and back-flow prevention. The establishment has since reopened, according to follow-up inspection data released by DOHMH on March 30, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the March 26 inspection, inspectors documented one violation under NYC Health Code Article 81:

  • Code 10B: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly; condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

The violation was classified as non-critical, meaning it did not represent an immediate risk of foodborne illness but nonetheless required corrective action. Despite the single non-critical citation, DOHMH determined that conditions warranted closure. Violations requiring immediate action were addressed at the time of inspection, according to the agency's records.

Fly'n Lounge received a score of 17 during this inspection, which falls within the Grade B range under New York City's restaurant grading system.

Back-flow prevention and proper drainage are foundational sanitation requirements under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code. Back-flow prevention devices are designed to stop contaminated water or waste from reversing into a facility's potable water supply, a condition that can compromise food safety and the integrity of water used in food preparation and handwashing. Improper drainage can contribute to standing liquid waste, pest attraction, and unsanitary floor conditions.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food service establishment sanitation standards across all five boroughs. The code requires that plumbing systems, including drainage and back-flow prevention equipment, be maintained in proper working order at all times. These requirements align with the FDA Food Code, which similarly mandates that plumbing systems be designed and maintained to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and food-contact surfaces.

When inspectors identify conditions that pose a risk to public health or that cannot be corrected on-site during the inspection, DOHMH has the authority to order an establishment closed until those conditions are remediated and verified by a follow-up inspection. In this case, DOHMH exercised that authority on March 26, 2026.

The agency noted that violations requiring immediate action were addressed during the inspection visit, a standard notation indicating some corrective steps were taken in real time.

Inspection History

Fly'n Lounge's recent inspection record shows significant variability in scores:

  • April 13, 2026: Score 0 (Grade Z) — Establishment reopened
  • March 26, 2026: Score 17 (Grade B) — Establishment closed by DOHMH
  • February 12, 2026: Score 90 (Grade N) — Establishment closed by DOHMH

The February 2026 inspection recorded a score of 90, an unusually high figure that placed the establishment in Grade N (Not Yet Graded) status and resulted in a closure order. The subsequent March inspection showed a substantial improvement, with the score falling to 17. The April 13 follow-up inspection recorded a score of 0, indicating no violations were identified at that time, and the establishment was permitted to reopen.

A score of 0 on a follow-up inspection following a closure is a notable improvement and reflects that the conditions cited in prior inspections had been addressed to the satisfaction of DOHMH inspectors.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grading system based on inspection scores, displayed publicly at restaurant entrances. Scores are calculated by assigning point values to each violation cited during an inspection, with more serious violations carrying higher point totals.

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 points or higher
  • Grade N (Not Yet Graded): Assigned when a restaurant's score is too high to receive a letter grade on the first inspection of a cycle; a re-inspection follows
  • Grade Z: Assigned during re-inspection or administrative review periods; the restaurant may post its score card in lieu of a letter grade

Restaurants are generally inspected at least once per year. Establishments that receive a Grade N on an initial inspection are subject to a follow-up inspection, after which a grade is assigned or closure is ordered if conditions remain unsatisfactory.

Inspection records for all New York City restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database at the NYC Open Data portal. Residents can search inspection histories, scores, and violation details by restaurant name or address.

More About This Restaurant

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