Queens, NY — 100'S Restaurant And Grill, a Caribbean restaurant located at 127-19 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, received a score of 42 during a New York City health inspection conducted on March 4, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, significantly above the 28-point threshold that triggers the city's lowest passing grade designation.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 6, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

During the inspection, DOHMH inspectors documented one non-critical violation at the establishment:

The restaurant was cited under violation code 08A for conditions indicating that the establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. This type of violation addresses environmental factors within a food service establishment that may attract or sustain pest activity, such as gaps in walls or floors, improper waste storage, accumulated debris, or other structural and sanitation conditions that create favorable environments for pests.

While only one violation was formally recorded in the available data, the total score of 42 points indicates that additional violations may have been identified during the inspection. Individual violation point values vary based on severity and condition, and a single pest-conducive condition citation typically does not account for a score of this magnitude on its own. The full detailed inspection report may contain additional findings not yet reflected in the publicly released dataset.

Food Safety Context

Pest control and prevention represent a foundational element of food safety regulation. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain their premises in a condition that prevents the harborage or breeding of pests. The FDA Food Code similarly establishes that food establishments must be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests, and that the premises must be kept in a condition that prevents pest entry and nesting.

Conditions conducive to pest activity can compromise food safety in several ways. Pests may contaminate food products, food preparation surfaces, and storage areas. They can introduce bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens into the food handling environment. Maintaining a pest-free environment requires ongoing attention to structural integrity, sanitation practices, waste management, and regular professional pest management services.

A score of 42 points is notably above the Grade C threshold of 28 points, suggesting that the conditions documented during this inspection were assessed as presenting meaningful food safety concerns requiring corrective action.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH public database for this establishment. This may indicate that:

  • This was the restaurant's initial inspection
  • The establishment may have recently opened or changed ownership
  • Prior records may exist under a different name or permit number

Without historical data, it is not possible to assess whether the conditions found during this inspection represent an ongoing pattern or an isolated occurrence. Future inspections will establish a track record for the restaurant.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total violation points accumulated during an inspection:

  • A: 0–13 points — The establishment meets high standards of food safety compliance
  • B: 14–27 points — The establishment has moderate violations requiring attention
  • C: 28 or more points — The establishment has significant violations that need correction

With a score of 42, 100'S Restaurant And Grill falls into the Grade C category. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection to improve their score. A Grade Pending card is posted until the adjudication process is complete.

Restaurants receiving grades below an A are typically scheduled for a re-inspection, during which the establishment has the opportunity to demonstrate that identified violations have been corrected.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH public database or by checking the letter grade card posted at the restaurant's entrance, as required by law. Additional information about the city's restaurant inspection program is available through the NYC Department of Health website.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for 100'S Restaurant And Grill including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.