Naresh Essequibo Cuisine
214-69 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, 11428
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 17, 2026
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 5×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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