SMART 3 CAFE in Jamaica
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025
📍 168-45 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 ·
🍽️ Bangladeshi
Overview
Smart 3 Cafe in Jamaica has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade C with a score of 52 points from its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 16 inspections over three years, the restaurant has received 2 Grade B results and 1 Grade C, with no Grade A ratings on record.
16
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
2
Closures
SMART 3 CAFE in Jamaica: Emergency Closures (2)
SMART 3 CAFE in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (16 records)
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending...
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending...
Dec 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 32
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending...
Dec 22, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Sep 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 52
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.
Establishme...
Aug 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
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.
Food contact su...
GRADE P
Jun 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Violations:
10E
May 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 15
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
May 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 82
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station u...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 118
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.
Food, suppl...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Apr 10, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Aug 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (evis...
Apr 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 44
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, ...
GRADE B
Nov 10, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 17
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.
Sanitized...
Oct 19, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 58
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or h...
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SMART 3 CAFE in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SMART 3 CAFE last inspected?
- SMART 3 CAFE was last inspected on December 22, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 32 points.
- What is SMART 3 CAFE's current health grade?
- SMART 3 CAFE currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many times has SMART 3 CAFE been closed by NYC Health?
- SMART 3 CAFE 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 SMART 3 CAFE had?
- SMART 3 CAFE has 16 health inspections on record from October 2022 through December 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SMART 3 CAFE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SMART 3 CAFE was 118 points on May 15, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.