Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant

1073 Liberty Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Brooklyn restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 1, 2025

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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

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

Sep 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

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

Nov 9, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

06D

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

06E

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Sep 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant.

How does Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant 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 Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island Flavors Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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