TONG in Jamaica
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Nov 26, 2025
📍 153-35B HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432 ·
🍽️ Bangladeshi
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🚇 Jamaica Center
Overview
Tong, a Bangladeshi restaurant in Jamaica, Queens, has been subject to 3 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 29 points across 7 inspections. Of its inspection history, one resulted in a Grade A, with the remaining outcomes pending or under review.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
3
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
TONG in Jamaica: Emergency Closures (3)
TONG in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (7 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
F...
GRADE Z
Aug 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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) T...
Jan 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Hot TCS food ...
GRADE P
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening 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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
May 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 89
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 89
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...
GRADE A
Sep 27, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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TONG in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TONG last inspected?
- TONG was last inspected on November 26, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is TONG's current health grade?
- TONG currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has TONG been closed by NYC Health?
- TONG has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has TONG had?
- TONG has 7 health inspections on record from September 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TONG?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TONG was 89 points on May 30, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.