J. NAZCA PALACE in Jackson Heights
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025
📍 35-14 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11368 ·
🍽️ Peruvian
Overview
J. Nazca Palace in Jackson Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. The restaurant has been closed by inspectors 2 times since 2022 across 11 total inspections, with a mixed grade history including 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C result.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
J. NAZCA PALACE in Jackson Heights: Emergency Closures (2)
J. NAZCA PALACE in Jackson Heights: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Aug 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Mar 13, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contaminatio...
Mar 13, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE C
Dec 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 6
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 131
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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's f...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 131
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Live roache...
Dec 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storag...
Jun 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 62
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
Feb 6, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 15
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
GRADE B
Jan 19, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewe...
Dec 15, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot ...
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J. NAZCA PALACE in Jackson Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was J. NAZCA PALACE last inspected?
- J. NAZCA PALACE was last inspected on August 29, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is J. NAZCA PALACE's current health grade?
- J. NAZCA PALACE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has J. NAZCA PALACE been closed by NYC Health?
- J. NAZCA PALACE has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has J. NAZCA PALACE had?
- J. NAZCA PALACE has 11 health inspections on record from December 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at J. NAZCA PALACE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at J. NAZCA PALACE was 131 points on December 16, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.