Grade AIndian

Jackson Diner

37-40B 74 STREET, Queens

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Aug 13, 2025 · New York City health department

A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
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.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Aug 13, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Dec 2, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Sep 28, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Sep 7, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	7 (6 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×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

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