What is Jamaica Fish Market's health inspection score?

Jamaica Fish Market has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jamaica Fish Market last inspected?

Jamaica Fish Market was last inspected on March 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jamaica Fish Market have?

Jamaica Fish Market has 24 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jamaica Fish Market safe to eat at?

Jamaica Fish Market has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Jamaica Fish Market serve?

Jamaica Fish Market serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jamaica Fish Market

Name: Jamaica Fish Market
Address: 175-27 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, 11432
Rating: 68

175-27 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Last Inspected: 3/12/2026

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Seafood•Queens

Ranked #607 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 74% of seafood restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issuesHigh Priority

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

175-27 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11432

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

Jun

Sep 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

Nov 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

Nov

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection InspectionEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Nov 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection InspectionEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

4 High3 Med

7 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
05ASewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.−10
04FFood preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High4 Med

7 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
10BAnti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jun 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 High1 Med

5 total4 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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