Island Sea Lounge

1440 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Island Sea Lounge appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Island Sea Lounge was last inspected on Nov 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after seven on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Island Sea Lounge's latest score of 95 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 22, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Nov 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

08C

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

Nov 8, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

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

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

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

06D

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Feb 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

10F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Mar 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

05D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Sea Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Sea Lounge on file is from Nov 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Sea Lounge?

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 Island Sea Lounge.

How does Island Sea Lounge compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Island Sea Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Island Sea Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Island Sea Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Island Sea Lounge 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 Sea Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Island Sea Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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