Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery

1436 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Apr 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
May 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Dec 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery.

How does Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caribbean Vibes Jamaican Restaurant and Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.