876 Caribbean Eatery

153-41 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, 876 Caribbean Eatery has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up five violations, compared to 10 violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited four times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

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.

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 1, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

7 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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.

02G

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Filth 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.

04N

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

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.

10B

Sep 30, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

10F

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

May 17, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Personal 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.

06A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 876 Caribbean Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 876 Caribbean Eatery on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 876 Caribbean Eatery?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 876 Caribbean Eatery.

How does 876 Caribbean Eatery compare to other restaurants in Queens?

876 Caribbean Eatery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has 876 Caribbean Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 876 Caribbean Eatery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 876 Caribbean Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 876 Caribbean Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 876 Caribbean Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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