718 Hookah Lounge Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 72-13 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11375
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
26
Last inspection
August 8, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 4
718 Hookah Lounge currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 8, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 26 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
August 8, 2026
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 26
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Aug 8, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 29, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
718 Hookah Lounge received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
718 Hookah Lounge's latest score: 26
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is 718 Hookah Lounge's current NYC health grade?
718 Hookah Lounge currently has a Z grade.
When was 718 Hookah Lounge last inspected?
718 Hookah Lounge was last inspected on August 8, 2026.
What was 718 Hookah Lounge's latest inspection score?
718 Hookah Lounge's latest inspection score was 26 points.
How many violations did 718 Hookah Lounge have in its latest inspection?
718 Hookah Lounge had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is 718 Hookah Lounge located?
718 Hookah Lounge is located at 72-13 Austin Street in Queens, NY 11375.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41660841
Last updated: August 18, 2026