Queens, NY — Duran Restaurant, a Latin American establishment at 96-10 Jamaica Avenue, received a score of 26 during a New York City health inspection conducted on March 3, 2026. The score places the restaurant at the upper end of the Grade B range, just one point below the 28-point threshold that triggers a Grade C designation.

The inspection data was released by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 5, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one non-critical violation during the visit. No critical violations were recorded.

The violation, categorized under code 10F, documented that non-food contact surfaces or equipment were 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.

While this violation is classified as non-critical — meaning it does not represent an immediate threat to public health — the resulting score of 26 represents a significant increase from the restaurant's recent inspection history and places the establishment near the bottom of the Grade B category.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments are subject to unannounced inspections by DOHMH. Inspectors evaluate restaurants across a range of categories including food handling, temperature control, personal hygiene, pest activity, and facility maintenance.

Points are assigned based on the severity and number of violations observed. Lower scores indicate fewer or less serious violations. The FDA Food Code, which serves as the foundation for many local health regulations, emphasizes that properly maintained and cleanable surfaces are essential to preventing contamination and ensuring food safety.

Non-food contact surfaces — such as shelving, floors, walls, and equipment exteriors — must be constructed of durable, cleanable materials and maintained in good condition to prevent the harboring of bacteria and pests.

Inspection History

Duran Restaurant's prior inspection record shows a pattern of strong compliance before this most recent visit:

  • 2024-11-19: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • 2023-07-17: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • 2023-04-04: Score 24

The restaurant had earned consecutive Grade A scores in its two most recent inspections prior to March 2026. The score of 24 recorded in April 2023 also fell within the Grade B range, suggesting this is not the first time the establishment has received an elevated score, though it had shown improvement in subsequent inspections.

The current score of 26 represents the highest point total recorded for Duran Restaurant in the available inspection history.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on inspection scores:

  • A: 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • B: 14–27 points (moderate violations)
  • C: 28 or more points (most serious violations)

Restaurants that receive a B or C grade on an initial inspection are offered a re-inspection opportunity. Grade cards must be posted where they are visible to the public, as required by DOHMH regulations.

Consumers can look up the full inspection history of any New York City restaurant through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is updated regularly with new results. All inspection data referenced in this report is sourced from publicly available DOHMH records.

More About This Restaurant

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