Grade BCaribbeanNo recent inspection

The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine

321 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11216

Should you eat here?

Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (2 years ago).

Last inspected Oct 13, 2023 · New York City health department

Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Oct 13, 2023	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Nov 30, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	5 (2 critical)
Nov 18, 2021	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)

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

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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