Jamaica Fish Market

88-02 Van Wyck Expressway, Queens, NY 11418

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Jamaica Fish Market, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 20, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Jamaica Fish Market's 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

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

10G

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

08A

Mar 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

06C

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

10G

Mar 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

04L

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

04M

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

02B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

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

28-06

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaica Fish Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaica Fish Market on file is from Dec 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaica Fish Market?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two 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 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

No. Recent inspections at Jamaica Fish Market have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jamaica Fish Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Jamaica Fish Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaica Fish Market is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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