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Jennifer's Restaurant

153-41 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Jennifer's Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Jennifer's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82
Aug 5, 2024
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
78
Jun 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
82
Dec 5, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jennifer's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jennifer's Restaurant on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jennifer's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jennifer's Restaurant.

How does Jennifer's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Jennifer's Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Jennifer's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Jennifer's Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Jennifer's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jennifer's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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