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Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine

4208 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show five inspections at Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to three.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
70
Jan 22, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
50
Oct 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
70
Aug 12, 2024
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
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
70
Jun 12, 2023
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 Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine?

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 Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine.

How does Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine 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 Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gt Paradise Caribbean Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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