Grade ACaribbean

De Islands

138-58 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens, 11422

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Dec 1, 2025

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

    Critical
  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Dec 1, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Oct 14, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (5 critical)
May 14, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Aug 10, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 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.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×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.

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