Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
November 1, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Carifesta currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 1, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
November 1, 2025
- Date
- November 1, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Nov 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 26, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Carifesta has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and July 2024. Its latest score remained 13 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Carifesta's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carifesta's current NYC health grade?
Carifesta currently has a A grade.
When was Carifesta last inspected?
Carifesta was last inspected on November 1, 2025.
What was Carifesta's latest inspection score?
Carifesta's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Carifesta have in its latest inspection?
Carifesta had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Carifesta located?
Carifesta is located at 126-15 Liberty Avenue in Queens, NY 11419.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41218452
Last updated: June 30, 2026