Caribbean · New York City, NY
321 Nostrand Avenue
Last inspected Oct 13, 2023 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
1 recorded violation
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Official score: 15 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
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.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source