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Grade CCaribbean

Intrigue Bar And Restaurant

222-18 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens, 11413

Should you eat here?

Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago).

Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 7, 2025

  • Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

    Critical

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical

  • 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

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 7, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (4 critical)
Sep 9, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection2
May 9, 2024Grade CPre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 3, 2024Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)
Aug 28, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection6 (3 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 cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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