Grade BCaribbean

Cascade Jerk

119-02 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11434

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Oct 17, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Oct 17, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    Critical
  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    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 and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Oct 17, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (3 critical)
Aug 4, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Nov 28, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
May 2, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
  • 14 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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