Bronx, NY — Carib Seafood Restaurant & Bar, a Caribbean restaurant located at 2521 Webster Avenue in the Bronx, received a score of 58 points during a New York City health inspection conducted on February 9, 2026. The score places the establishment in Grade C territory, the lowest letter grade assigned by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Inspectors documented two critical violations related to pest activity in the establishment.

What Inspectors Found

The February 9 inspection identified two critical violations at the Webster Avenue location, both related to pest control failures.

The first violation, cited under code 04L, documented evidence of mice or live mice in the establishment's food or non-food areas. The presence of mice in a food service establishment poses direct contamination risks, as rodents can carry pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and hantavirus. Mouse droppings, urine, and hair can contaminate food preparation surfaces, stored ingredients, and ready-to-eat food items.

The second violation, cited under code 04N, documented the presence of filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in the establishment's food and non-food areas. FRSA flies — which include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies, and fruit flies — are indicators of sanitation issues and can transfer bacteria and other pathogens to food and food contact surfaces.

No non-critical violations were cited during this inspection. The action taken by DOHMH was to cite the violations found.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain their premises free from conditions that attract or harbor pests. This includes implementing effective pest management programs, sealing potential entry points, maintaining proper sanitation, and ensuring food is stored in pest-proof containers.

The FDA Food Code similarly establishes that food establishments must be free of pests and that operators are responsible for employing licensed pest control services and maintaining conditions that do not attract or sustain pest populations.

A score of 58 points is notably high. The NYC restaurant grading system assigns points for each violation found during an inspection, with critical violations carrying higher point values. A lower score indicates better compliance with health regulations. The establishment's score of 58 is more than four times the 13-point threshold for a Grade A designation.

The co-occurrence of both rodent and fly activity in a single inspection often indicates underlying sanitation deficiencies, such as improper waste management, inadequate cleaning protocols, or structural maintenance issues that provide pest harborage and entry points.

Inspection History

No prior inspection history is available in the DOHMH database for this establishment. The February 9, 2026 inspection represents the first recorded inspection on file. This may indicate the restaurant is a newly opened establishment or has recently come under its current operating permit.

The inspection data was released by DOHMH on February 11, 2026, two days after the inspection was conducted.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City's restaurant grading system, administered by DOHMH, assigns letter grades based on inspection scores:

  • Grade A: 0 to 13 points — indicates strong compliance with health regulations
  • Grade B: 14 to 27 points — indicates moderate compliance with some violations noted
  • Grade C: 28 or more points — indicates significant violations requiring attention

Restaurants that receive a Grade B or C on an initial inspection are entitled to a re-inspection, during which they have the opportunity to correct violations and potentially improve their score. Restaurants may also request an adjudicatory hearing to contest specific violations through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

Grade cards must be posted at the entrance of the restaurant where they are visible to the public, as required by local law.

Consumers seeking more information about restaurant inspection results in New York City can access the DOHMH restaurant inspection database, which is updated regularly and available through the NYC Open Data portal. Additional food safety resources are available through the NYC 311 service line and the DOHMH website.

More About This Restaurant

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