GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN in Jamaica
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025
📍 162-23 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
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🚇 Jamaica Center
Overview
Genesis # 1 West Indian in Jamaica holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A twice and Grade B twice, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Nov 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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 or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly dispos...
Oct 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
GRADE B
Jul 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food...
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
GRADE A
Feb 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
GRADE B
Dec 19, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation no...
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GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN last inspected?
- GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN was last inspected on November 6, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN's current health grade?
- GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN had?
- GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN has 6 health inspections on record from December 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN was 31 points on May 15, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN ever received a Grade C?
- No. GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.