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Grade ACaribbean

Ali's Roti Shop

337 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11213

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 20, 2026

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 20, 2026Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
Jan 7, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Dec 7, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)
Aug 26, 2024Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Aug 21, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection7 (5 critical)
Jun 10, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 3×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 45 rodent inspections on record, 20 finding rat activity.
  • 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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