Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
86
Score
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
86
Jan 22, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
61
Sep 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Sep 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
74
Jul 24, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
04F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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.
06C
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
41
Jul 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
67
Oct 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Aug 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Mar 25, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
Mar 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
58
Nov 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82
Aug 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill.
How does Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill 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 Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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