RELAX LOUNGE in Ridgewood
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 13, 2025
📍 68-17 FOREST AVENUE, Queens, NY 11385 ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
Overview
Relax Lounge in Ridgewood holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Over 10 inspections since 2023, the Eastern European restaurant has received Grade A on 4 occasions, with one Grade C result and no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
RELAX LOUNGE in Ridgewood: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
GRADE C
Aug 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superv...
Aug 15, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Jan 15, 2025
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of una...
Jan 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination a...
Mar 11, 2024
— Trans Fat / Re-inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly seale...
May 25, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
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.
Food contact surface n...
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RELAX LOUNGE in Ridgewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RELAX LOUNGE last inspected?
- RELAX LOUNGE was last inspected on December 13, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is RELAX LOUNGE's current health grade?
- RELAX LOUNGE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RELAX LOUNGE had?
- RELAX LOUNGE has 10 health inspections on record from May 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at RELAX LOUNGE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RELAX LOUNGE was 38 points on August 15, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RELAX LOUNGE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. RELAX LOUNGE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.