Queens, NY — Ferje's Nb, a Mexican restaurant located at 87-82 Parsons Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, received a Grade B following a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 26, 2026. The restaurant scored 26 points — placing it at the upper boundary of the B range and two points from the Grade C threshold. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 30, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation during the visit. The citation, classified under Code 06B, recorded tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from an open container in a food preparation, food storage, or dishwashing area.

This type of violation is considered critical because activities in food handling zones that involve eating, drinking, or tobacco use create a direct pathway for contamination of food, surfaces, and equipment. Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service workers are required to maintain practices that prevent contamination during all stages of food handling, preparation, and storage.

No non-critical violations were cited during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Critical violations are those identified as most likely to contribute to foodborne illness if left uncorrected. The FDA Food Code, which informs NYC Health Code Article 81, classifies behaviors that introduce biological or chemical contaminants into the food environment as priority concerns.

A score of 26 represents the higher end of the Grade B band. While the restaurant retains a passing letter grade, the proximity to the Grade C threshold — which begins at 28 points — indicates the inspection identified conditions requiring corrective attention.

Inspection History

Ferje's Nb has a variable inspection record over the past several years. Prior inspections on file include:

  • April 22, 2026: Score 11 (Grade A)
  • December 26, 2024: Score 25 (Grade B)
  • October 25, 2024: Score 30
  • October 5, 2022: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • August 23, 2022: Score 40
  • May 17, 2022: Score 31

The most recent follow-up inspection, conducted in April 2026, resulted in a score of 11 — a significant improvement from the March result. That follow-up score would qualify for a Grade A under the current grading scale.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grading system based on inspection scores. Under the current scale:

  • Grade A: Score of 0 to 13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Restaurants that score in the B or C range on an initial inspection are typically re-inspected within a set period. The grade posted at the establishment reflects the most recent applicable result.

Current and historical inspection records for all New York City restaurants are available through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database at nyc.gov. Consumers can search by restaurant name, address, or cuisine type.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Ferje's Nb including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.