Food Safety Report: Caridad Restaurant, Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY, USA.

11421 New York, United States

Date Closed: Jul 15, 2026

Reason for Closure:
The restaurant was closed for multiple food safety issues, including a sewage or drainage system that was not working properly, improper disposal of liquid waste, and missing backflow prevention where required. Inspectors also found hot and cold foods being held at unsafe temperatures, inadequate equipment to keep foods at required temperatures, contaminated or cross-contaminated food, and food-contact surfaces that were not properly cleaned and sanitized. Additional issues included evidence of mice or live mice, conditions that could attract pests, a live animal in a food or non-food area, wiping cloths not stored properly, and damaged canned food not separated and labeled as not for use.

Source: New York City Environmental Health Department.