Grade ACaribbean

Cj Cafe

247-12 SOUTH CONDUIT AVENUE, Queens, 11422

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (6 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · New York City health department

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
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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 improperly disposed of.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jun 26, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Mar 23, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	9 (5 critical)
Aug 8, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (1 critical)
Nov 6, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (2 critical)

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 staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

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