Queens, NY — Club Amadeus, a Caribbean restaurant located at 79-51 Albion Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens, was closed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) following an inspection conducted on June 6, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 68 points, placing the establishment in C-grade territory, and cited one critical violation before requiring immediate corrective action.

The inspection data was released by the DOHMH on June 10, 2026, four days after the on-site visit.

What Inspectors Found

During the June 6 inspection, DOHMH inspectors cited one critical violation under Code 06C, which pertains to the protection of food, supplies, and equipment from potential contamination sources during storage, preparation, transportation, display, and service.

Specifically, inspectors documented that condiments were not stored in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor. Under this code, food items and related supplies must be adequately protected at all stages of handling to prevent contamination that could pose a risk to consumers. The violation was classified as critical because of its direct potential to affect public health.

Per standard DOHMH protocol, violations requiring immediate action must be addressed before a closed establishment is permitted to reopen. The closure order remains in effect until the restaurant demonstrates compliance to the satisfaction of inspectors.

Food Safety Context

The violation cited at Club Amadeus falls under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food preparation and protection standards for all food service establishments operating in New York City. Article 81 requires that food and food-contact surfaces be protected from contamination at every point in the food handling process, including during service.

The FDA Food Code, which informs many of Article 81's provisions, similarly classifies inadequate food protection as a priority concern. Improperly protected condiments and food supplies can be exposed to environmental contaminants, cross-contamination from other food items, or unauthorized handling, all of which can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

A score of 68 points is significantly above the threshold for a C grade, which begins at 28 points. Under the DOHMH grading system, lower scores indicate fewer violations and better compliance with food safety standards.

Inspection History

Club Amadeus has a documented inspection history with the DOHMH stretching back several years. Prior to the June 2026 closure, the restaurant's record was generally strong, with multiple A-grade results:

  • June 6, 2026: Score 68, closed by DOHMH
  • 2020-02-22: Score 9 (Grade A)
  • 2019-10-26: Score not recorded
  • 2019-06-16: Score 7
  • 2018-10-21: Score 10 (Grade A)
  • 2018-02-10: Score 22

The restaurant's earlier inspections reflect consistent A-grade performance between 2018 and 2020, with scores ranging from 7 to 22 points. The June 2026 inspection represents a significant departure from that historical baseline. It is not uncommon for inspection results to vary between cycles, and the current closure reflects the conditions documented on a single inspection date.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by the DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on the total number of points accumulated during an inspection. Points are added for each violation identified, with critical violations typically carrying higher point values than non-critical ones.

The grading scale is as follows:

  • A: 0 to 13 points (fewest violations, highest compliance)
  • B: 14 to 27 points
  • C: 28 or more points (most violations, lowest compliance)

Restaurants that are closed by the DOHMH must address all violations requiring immediate corrective action before they are permitted to reopen. Following a closure, an inspector typically conducts a compliance inspection to verify that conditions have been corrected. Once cleared, the establishment may resume operations and will be issued a grade card reflecting the most recent scored inspection.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online search tool at nyc.gov/health, which provides inspection dates, scores, violation details, and current grade status. All inspection data is a matter of public record under New York City administrative rules.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Club Amadeus including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.