Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill

47 West 14 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill has been inspected six times since 2022. Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill was last inspected on Apr 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04A

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

Feb 13, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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.

05D

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

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

06E

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

08A

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

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Jan 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

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

02G

10F

Dec 1, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

08A

Jun 13, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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

06E

Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.

02B

Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.

10D

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

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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 Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill.

How does Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 two times per year on average.

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