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GT Paradise Caribbean Cuisine

Caribbean · 4208 Church Avenue · Brooklyn 11203

A Grade A posted 2026-02-11. The most recent inspection (2026-09-24) scored 60 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-09-24 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 60

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Critical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04MLive roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Critical
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperaturesCritical
06CFood, 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
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2026-02-11 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06APersonal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.Critical
06CFood, 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
09BThawing procedure improper.—

2026-01-22 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 32

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
06CFood, 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
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—

2026-01-22 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

2024-10-28 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 19 B

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—

2024-08-12 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
05DNo 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
09BThawing procedure improper.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2026-01-22

At this address

GRADE B

9 open HPD violations — 5 class C

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Other restaurants at this address: South Beach Bar and Lounge.

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4208 Church Avenue

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