Truth Restaurant and Lounge

Caribbean · 229-15 Merrick Boulevard · Queens 11413

A Grade A posted 2026-03-02 (score 5)

Inspection history

2026-03-02 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A

Code	Description	Critical
10B	Anti-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.	—
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.	—

2024-09-14 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

Code	Description	Critical
04L	Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.	Critical
08A	Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.	—
08C	Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.	—

2023-04-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 9 A

Code	Description	Critical
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.	Critical
10B	Anti-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.	—

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2024-09-14

No housing grade for this lot (not a graded residential building).

229-15 Merrick Boulevard