Jamaican Flavors

164-17 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Jamaican Flavors was last inspected on Apr 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Sep 14, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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 contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Flavors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Flavors on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaican Flavors?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Flavors.

How does Jamaican Flavors compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Jamaican Flavors most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Jamaican Flavors' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jamaican Flavors have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jamaican Flavors means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.