Grade BCaribbean

The 6

1026 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, 10472

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected May 11, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on May 11, 2026

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

    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
  • An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

    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 general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Thawing procedure improper.

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
May 11, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (4 critical)
Jan 12, 2026Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Nov 21, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Jul 28, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Jul 16, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (5 critical)
Jul 26, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection1

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 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.

  • 7 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.

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