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Grade ACaribbean

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill

1438 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Bronx, 10462

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 8, 2026

  • 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 paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 8, 2026Grade AAdministrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection3 (1 critical)
Oct 23, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (3 critical)
Jul 25, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)
Dec 7, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Oct 7, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection3 (2 critical)
May 15, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 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×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.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 148 rodent inspections on record, 81 finding rat activity.
  • 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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