Caraotas Nyc
162 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11237
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (1 year ago).
Last inspected Apr 22, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 22, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (7 critical) |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (6 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 32 rodent inspections on record, 13 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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