Erica's Caribbean Cuisine

219-03 North Conduit Avenue, Queens, NY 11413
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Erica's Caribbean Cuisine appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Erica's Caribbean Cuisine trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
04N
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Aug 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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.
02G
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
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
78
May 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 4, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Erica's Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Erica's Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Erica's Caribbean Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Erica's Caribbean Cuisine.

How does Erica's Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Erica's Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Erica's Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Erica's Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Erica's Caribbean Cuisine 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 Erica's Caribbean Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Erica's Caribbean Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.