Queens, NY — G &L Cajun Grill, located at 90-40 160th Street in Jamaica, Queens, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on March 26, 2026. Inspectors recorded a score of 23, placing the restaurant near the upper boundary of the B range and within five points of the Grade C threshold. The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 30, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one non-critical violation during the visit. The violation — Code 08A — documented that the establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests. No critical violations were identified during the inspection.

While the single violation was classified as non-critical, pest harborage conditions are a consistent area of regulatory focus. Such conditions can create environments where pest activity may develop if not addressed, making their identification and correction an important part of maintaining a sanitary food service operation.

Food Safety Context

NYC Health Code Article 81 governs food service establishments across the five boroughs, establishing standards for sanitation, food handling, and facility maintenance. The FDA Food Code, which informs many of these local standards, identifies pest control and facility maintenance as foundational elements of a safe food service environment.

A score of 23 falls within the Grade B band, which the DOHMH defines as 14 to 27 points. However, the proximity to the 28-point Grade C threshold means any additional violations in a follow-up inspection could result in a lower grade posting. Restaurants receiving a B grade are typically required to post that grade publicly and may be subject to a follow-up inspection.

Inspection History

G &L Cajun Grill has been inspected multiple times in recent years. The record shows some variation in scores:

  • October 11, 2025: Score 23 (Grade B)
  • June 4, 2024: Score 12 (Grade A)
  • February 8, 2023: Score 20 (Grade B)
  • October 27, 2022: Score 16

The restaurant achieved a Grade A as recently as June 2024, indicating that its sanitation record has not been uniformly in the B range. The current score of 23 matches the October 2025 result exactly, suggesting the pest harborage condition may be a recurring area of concern.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system translates inspection scores into letter grades posted at each establishment. The scale works as follows:

  • A: Score of 0 to 13 points (fewest violations)
  • B: Score of 14 to 27 points
  • C: Score of 28 points or higher

Lower scores reflect fewer or less serious violations. A score of 23 sits in the upper third of the B range, meaning relatively minor additional findings in a reinspection could affect the posted grade.

Consumers can look up inspection results for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online database at nyc.gov/health, where scores, violation details, and grade history are publicly available.

More About This Restaurant

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