Queens, NY — Silver's Crust, a Caribbean restaurant located at 129-26 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, received a score of 24 following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 16, 2026. The score places the restaurant within the Grade B range, three points below the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 20, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March inspection. The cited violation — Code 10B — relates to drainage and liquid waste management: the establishment was found to have improperly disposed of condensation or liquid waste.

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain functional drainage systems and ensure that liquid waste does not accumulate in ways that could compromise sanitary conditions. The FDA Food Code similarly requires that plumbing systems be maintained to prevent backflow, drainage failures, and improper waste disposal. While the violation was classified as non-critical — meaning it does not represent an immediate health hazard — it nonetheless contributed to a score that falls in the upper portion of the Grade B range.

No critical violations were identified during this inspection cycle.

Food Safety Context

NYC restaurant inspection scores are calculated by assigning point values to each violation found. Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations. A score of 24 falls within the Grade B band (14–27 points), but its proximity to the 28-point Grade C threshold is notable. Restaurants that score in this range are expected to address outstanding conditions before their next inspection to avoid a grade reduction.

Violations related to drainage and liquid waste, while non-critical, can escalate if left unaddressed. Improper drainage can contribute to pest attraction and surface contamination, making timely correction a standard expectation under NYC Health Code Article 81.

Inspection History

Silver's Crust has a recent inspection record that reflects ongoing scoring concerns:

  • February 9, 2026: Score 33 (Grade Z)
  • December 6, 2025: Score 37 (Grade N)

Both prior inspection cycles resulted in scores above the Grade C threshold. The March 2026 score of 24 represents an improvement over those results, though the restaurant has not yet achieved a Grade A score. Grade Z and Grade N designations are assigned when a restaurant is undergoing re-inspection or has received a score that has not yet been finalized into a letter grade.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants based on their inspection scores:

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

Grades must be posted prominently at the restaurant entrance so that diners can make informed decisions. Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection, at which point they can qualify for a higher grade if conditions have improved.

Diners can look up the full inspection history of any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection database at the NYC Open Data portal.

More About This Restaurant

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