A1 Jamaica Breeze

103-02 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11369

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited A1 Jamaica Breeze four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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.

10F

Jan 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

10F

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

Nov 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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.

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A1 Jamaica Breeze last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A1 Jamaica Breeze on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A1 Jamaica Breeze?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A1 Jamaica Breeze.

How does A1 Jamaica Breeze compare to other restaurants in Queens?

A1 Jamaica Breeze most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has A1 Jamaica Breeze's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A1 Jamaica Breeze have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A1 Jamaica Breeze means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is A1 Jamaica Breeze inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A1 Jamaica Breeze is inspected around two times per year on average.

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