Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill

230-04 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11413
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to four.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
67
Apr 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
Jan 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
67
Dec 8, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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

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 May 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill.

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

Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill 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 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.