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Grade ACaribbean

Upper Dem Xpress

915 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11203

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 20, 2026

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

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 20, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Jan 13, 2025Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (2 critical)
Oct 30, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Aug 24, 2023Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Jul 14, 2023Grade PendingPre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection8 (5 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 4×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.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

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

  • 21 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
  • 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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