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Grade ALatin American

Puerto Plata Restaurant

149-19 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, 11435

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.

    Critical

  • 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.

    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

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 17, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Feb 11, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Dec 3, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (4 critical)
Jun 5, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Jan 11, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×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.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
  • 6 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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