Jamaican Best Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Caribbean · 204-08 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11423
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
May 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Jamaican Best Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 14, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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.
- 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.
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Latest Inspection Details
May 14, 2026
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 12, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Jamaican Best Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and February 2025. 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.
Jamaican Best Restaurant's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamaican Best Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Jamaican Best Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was Jamaican Best Restaurant last inspected?
Jamaican Best Restaurant was last inspected on May 14, 2026.
What was Jamaican Best Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Jamaican Best Restaurant's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Jamaican Best Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Jamaican Best Restaurant had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Jamaican Best Restaurant located?
Jamaican Best Restaurant is located at 204-08 Hillside Avenue in Queens, NY 11423.
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: 50083358
Last updated: June 26, 2026