Grade CCaribbeanNo recent inspection

C & T Cuisine

5016 AVENUE D, Brooklyn, 11203

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 years ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 11, 2022 · New York City health department

An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Appropriately scaled metal stem-type thermometer or thermocouple not provided or used to evaluate temperatures of potentially hazardous foods during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Critical
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade sign not posted.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 11, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (4 critical)
Nov 7, 2019	Grade C	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	6 (4 critical)
Oct 28, 2019	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Jun 12, 2019	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (2 critical)
May 24, 2019	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)

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

4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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