SCORPION in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025
📍 75-16 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11372 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Scorpion in Elmhurst, Queens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2023, with Grade A earned on 2 occasions and no emergency closures.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
SCORPION in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Sep 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Jul 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tablew...
Jul 24, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
GRADE A
Oct 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer r...
Oct 16, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Violations:
19-06
Jan 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable...
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SCORPION in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SCORPION last inspected?
- SCORPION was last inspected on September 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SCORPION's current health grade?
- SCORPION currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SCORPION had?
- SCORPION has 6 health inspections on record from January 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SCORPION?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SCORPION was 31 points on January 23, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SCORPION ever received a Grade C?
- No. SCORPION has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.