Aromatic Kitchen
149-11 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11435
Chinese Jamaica (917) 209-9375
Grade A · as of Jun 15, 2026
Aromatic Kitchen was last inspected on June 15, 2026 and scored 7 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 15, 2026 · Pre-permit (Operational) · Re-inspection
Score: 7 points (A range)
1 critical1 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Clean utensils or equipment were stored or handled in a way that could contaminate them.
Official wording (code 06E)
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
Official wording (code 10F)
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
3 inspections on record
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45 45 points (C range)
Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
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CriticalFacility
No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.
Official wording (code 05H)
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.
Official wording (code 06C)
Food, 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.
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GeneralOther
No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.
Official wording (code 28-06)
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
Official wording (code 10F)
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.
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Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 general Show violations
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GeneralOther
A nuisance or unsafe condition was allowed to exist.
Official wording (code 28-01)
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.