Grace Caribbean Cuisine
2026 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11210
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (4 years ago).
Last inspected Sep 27, 2021 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 27, 2021
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2021 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 10 (5 critical) |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Jun 12, 2019 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| May 29, 2019 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 7 (4 critical) |
| Mar 30, 2019 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 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.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 14 rodent inspections on record, 7 finding rat activity.
- 9 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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