Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine
488 EAST 98 STREET, Brooklyn, 11212
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (3 weeks ago).
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 17, 2026
Signs 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.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 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.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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