Grade ACaribbean

Caribbean Starr

280 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan, 10027

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 6 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 days ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · New York City health department

Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Critical
A 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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 30, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	7 (6 critical)
Jul 14, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Jun 3, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	8 (5 critical)
May 17, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Dec 5, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)

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

3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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