NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE in Queens Village
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026
📍 214-69 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11428 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Naresh Essequibo Cuisine in Queens Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 8 inspections on record since 2023, including 2 Grade A results and 1 Grade C result, with no emergency closures.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE in Queens Village: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Mar 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE Z
Nov 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 cl...
Nov 7, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 di...
Nov 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 47
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 premises transported to another site.
Violations:
03A
GRADE C
Aug 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 40
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Establishment i...
Jun 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
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 dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food Protection Certif...
GRADE A
Jun 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
Sep 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 im...
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NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE in Queens Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE last inspected?
- NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE was last inspected on March 17, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE's current health grade?
- NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE had?
- NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE has 8 health inspections on record from September 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE was 47 points on November 7, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.