PUERTO PLATA RESTAURANT.

NYC Health Dept

149-19 JAMAICA AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 9 points (Mar 2026). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

7 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 9 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Sanitation

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 under

MAR 17

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

FEB 11

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Sanitation

Critical Food Temperature

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 dur

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

FEB 11

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

DEC 3

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Not Critical Food Temperature

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

Critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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JUN 5

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Pest Activity

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl

Critical Food Temperature

JAN 11

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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