Taste of the Town

120-21 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taste of the Town has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food”, which has been cited three times.

Taste of the Town's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Mar 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
May 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
67
May 4, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedures improper.
09B
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of the Town last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of the Town on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of the Town?

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 Taste of the Town.

How does Taste of the Town compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Taste of the Town most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Taste of the Town's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of the Town have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of the Town 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 Taste of the Town inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of the Town is inspected roughly once per year on average.