Heat Caribbean Kitchen & Lounge
100-05 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Queens, 11418
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (1 year ago).
Last inspected Oct 18, 2024 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Oct 18, 2024
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalA 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.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (1 critical) |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Grade C | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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