CARIDAD RESTAURANT in Woodhaven
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026
📍 90-19 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11421 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Caridad Restaurant in Woodhaven currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, based on 9 inspections between 2022 and 2026. The restaurant has received Grade A once and Grade B once across its inspection history, with no emergency closures on record.
13
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
CARIDAD RESTAURANT in Woodhaven: Emergency Closures (1)
CARIDAD RESTAURANT in Woodhaven: Full Inspection History (13 records)
✅ REOPENED
Jul 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 89
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
May 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
May 18, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE Z
Jan 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispense...
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
Dec 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 61
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
GRADE A
Aug 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Jun 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Evidence of mic...
Jan 30, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 10
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's...
GRADE B
Nov 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions...
May 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware wash...
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CARIDAD RESTAURANT in Woodhaven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CARIDAD RESTAURANT last inspected?
- CARIDAD RESTAURANT was last inspected on July 17, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is CARIDAD RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- CARIDAD RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has CARIDAD RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- CARIDAD RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has CARIDAD RESTAURANT had?
- CARIDAD RESTAURANT has 13 health inspections on record from May 2022 through July 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at CARIDAD RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CARIDAD RESTAURANT was 89 points on July 15, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.