Spice on a Slice

215-45 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11428
American
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Spice on a Slice has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to five violations previously.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Spice on a Slice's latest score of 86 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Mar 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
28-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Food adulterated or misbranded. adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
28-05
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
39
Jan 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / 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
Jan 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
58
Jan 16, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spice on a Slice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spice on a Slice on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spice on a Slice?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spice on a Slice.

How does Spice on a Slice compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Spice on a Slice most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Spice on a Slice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Spice on a Slice have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spice on a Slice 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 Spice on a Slice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spice on a Slice is inspected around three times per year on average.