The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine

321 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2023
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Inspectors have visited The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine three times, with records going back to 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 13, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 13, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspection History
Oct 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Ashtray present in smoke-free area.
15-39
67
Nov 30, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
“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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
64
Nov 18, 2021
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
04A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine on file is from Oct 13, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine.

How does The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grotto Authentic 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 The Grotto Authentic 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.