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Jamaica Fish Market

175-27 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Jamaica Fish Market has five inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. 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.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74
Dec 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Nov 5, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
05A
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
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
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
47
Sep 22, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
52
Jun 10, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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
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.
04J
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaica Fish Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaica Fish Market on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaica Fish Market?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jamaica Fish Market.

How does Jamaica Fish Market compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Jamaica Fish Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Jamaica Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Jamaica Fish Market have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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