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American · 52-50 Van Dam Street, Queens, NY 11101
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
September 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers currently has an A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 14, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers currently has an A grade.
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers was last inspected on September 14, 2026.
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers's latest inspection score was 13 points.
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50143492
Last updated: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers has received an A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2026 and June 2025. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its June 2025 score of 10.
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers is located at 52-50 Van Dam Street in Queens, NY 11101.
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