Meritta's Jamaican And American Restaurant
223-15 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11411
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (5 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 12, 2026
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 31, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
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