AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS in Jamaica
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026
📍 148-01 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11435 ·
🍽️ Bangladeshi
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🚇 Jamaica Center
Overview
Al Aqsa Restaurant & Sweets in Jamaica holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 7 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
GRADE Z
Oct 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 33
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on p...
Aug 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except du...
GRADE A
Aug 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential sourc...
May 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to ...
GRADE A
Sep 5, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Aug 21, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 51
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use an...
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AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS last inspected?
- AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS was last inspected on January 27, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS's current health grade?
- AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS had?
- AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS has 7 health inspections on record from August 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS was 51 points on August 21, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS ever received a Grade C?
- No. AL AQSA RESTAURANT & SWEETS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.