Inspection conducted Oct 28, 2022 · Data released by DOHMH Mar 31, 2026
GRADE B VIOLATIONS
Seduction Gets Grade B After Inspection - Queens
Published June 8, 2026 4:00 AM
173-12 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 · Spanish
22
Violation Score
A: 0-13 · B: 14-27 · C: 28+
Queens, NY — Seduction, a Spanish restaurant at 173-12 Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspection conducted on October 28, 2022. The restaurant's score of 22 places it near the upper boundary of the B range, five points below the threshold at which a Grade C is issued.
The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 31, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented 15 violations in total — 4 critical and 11 non-critical — during the October 2022 visit.
Among the critical violations cited:
Inspectors recorded evidence of rats or live rats in both food and non-food areas of the establishment, a violation of Code 04K. This violation was cited twice during the inspection. Rodent presence in a food service environment is considered a direct public health threat under NYC Health Code Article 81.
Inspectors also identified two instances of Code 04H, which covers raw, cooked, or prepared food that is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with the establishment's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) plan.
Non-critical violations included repeated citations for:
- Drainage and plumbing deficiencies (Code 10B), cited three times, covering issues such as lack of anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices, improper floor drainage, and improper disposal of condensation or liquid waste
- Non-food contact surfaces made of unacceptable materials or not kept clean (Code 10F), cited twice
- Missing or inaccessible original nutrition fact labels or ingredient labels for bulk cooking oils and food items (Code 16-02), cited four times
- Conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests (Code 08A)
- Pesticide stored or used improperly, or used by an unlicensed individual, with an unprotected or unlocked bait station noted (Code 08C)
Food Safety Context
Critical violations are defined under NYC Health Code Article 81 as conditions that pose an immediate risk to public health. The FDA Food Code, which informs local health regulations, identifies rodent activity and food contamination as among the most serious categories of violation due to their direct link to foodborne illness.
A score of 22 is within the Grade B range but represents significant accumulation of violations. At 28 points or above, an establishment would receive a Grade C, which carries additional regulatory scrutiny and public visibility consequences.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history for this establishment was available in the DOHMH dataset at the time this article was published.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores:
- A: 0–13 points (lowest violations)
- B: 14–27 points
- C: 28 or more points
Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. Grades must be posted in the restaurant's front window.
Consumers can look up the current inspection status of any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's public database at the NYC Open Data portal or the city's official restaurant inspection lookup tool.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Seduction including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.
Violations Documented — Oct 28, 2022
CRITICAL
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. (Code 04H)
Non-Critical
Non-food contact surface or equipment 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. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. (Code 08C)
Non-Critical
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (Code 08A)
Non-Critical
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
CRITICAL
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. (Code 04K)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
CRITICAL
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan. (Code 04H)
Non-Critical
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site. (Code 16-02)
Non-Critical
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical
Non-food contact surface or equipment 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. (Code 10F)
Non-Critical
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (Code 10B)
CRITICAL
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas. (Code 04K)
Inspection History
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Editorial Standards & Data Transparency
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), released under the NYC Open Data program.
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