Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers Health Inspection Grade
American · 52-50 Van Dam Street, Queens, NY 11101
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
10
Last inspection
June 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 0
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 11, 2025 found 1 violation, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 10 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
Latest Inspection Details
June 11, 2025
- Date
- June 11, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 10
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 1 (1 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 18, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 10, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 9.
What This Grade Means
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: 10
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers's current NYC health grade?
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers currently has a A grade.
When was Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers last inspected?
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers was last inspected on June 11, 2025.
What was Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers's latest inspection score?
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers's latest inspection score was 10 points.
How many violations did Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers have in its latest inspection?
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers located?
Van Dam Kitchen & Caterers is located at 52-50 Van Dam Street in Queens, NY 11101.
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: July 3, 2026