Island Grill

5501 Glenwood Road, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Island Grill has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 11, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Island Grill on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
Mar 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Feb 9, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
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
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
10H
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Grill on file is from Jul 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Grill?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Grill.

How does Island Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Island Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Island 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 Island 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 Island Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.