Caribbean · 1538 Webster Avenue · Bronx 10457
Closed by DOHMH on 2025-03-28; no reopening on record.
A last letter grade A (2024-09-23). The most recent inspection (2025-03-28) scored 48 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.
2025-03-28 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. · score 48
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 05D | 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 |
| 05F | Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures | Critical |
2025-03-28 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 28-01 | Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. | — |
2024-09-23 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 04L | Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. | Critical |
| 08A | Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | — |
| 10B | Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. | — |
2024-09-04 · Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 15-21 | Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale | — |
2024-09-04 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 34
| Code | Description | Critical |
|---|---|---|
| 02B | Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. | Critical |
| 02G | Cold 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 |
| 04A | Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | Critical |
| 09B | Thawing procedure improper. | — |
| 10B | Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. | — |
| 10F | Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. | — |
Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 1 inspection: 2024-09-23
GRADE C
28 open HPD violations — 9 class C
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2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: No Permit or License) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint
1538 Webster Avenue