Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine

642 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Other
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67
Nov 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
10C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine.

How does Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Island Flamez Caribbean Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Island Flamez 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.