Barrio Slice

178-23 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Across the inspection history, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Barrio Slice trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Feb 11, 2026
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
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.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barrio Slice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barrio Slice on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barrio Slice?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barrio Slice.

How does Barrio Slice compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Barrio Slice most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Barrio Slice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Barrio Slice have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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