Brooklyn, NY — Rayal Lounge, a Caribbean restaurant at 1452 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted on February 10, 2025. The establishment scored 24 points — placing it near the upper boundary of the B range and within four points of the Grade C threshold. This data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on January 1, 2026.
What Inspectors Found
Inspectors documented 19 violations in total: 4 critical and 15 non-critical.
Among the critical violations, inspectors cited three separate instances of Code 06C — food, supplies, or equipment not adequately protected from potential contamination. Specifically, condiments were not stored in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor, a condition that can allow cross-contact between customer hands and shared condiment supplies.
A fourth critical violation was recorded under Code 05D: the handwashing facility was found to be inaccessible, obstructed, or used for non-handwashing purposes. Inspectors also noted the absence of hot and cold running water at adequate pressure, along with no soap or acceptable hand-drying device. Accessible and properly equipped handwashing stations are a foundational requirement under both NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code, as effective hand hygiene is a primary control against foodborne illness.
The 15 non-critical violations included multiple instances of:
- Code 10G: Deficient cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, dishes, utensils, and equipment (cited four times)
- Code 10B: Missing or non-functional anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention devices; improper drainage or liquid waste disposal (cited three times)
- Code 20-04: Missing required posted materials, including a choking first aid poster, an alcohol and pregnancy warning sign, and resuscitation equipment signage (cited four times)
- Code 20-01: Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted in food preparation areas (cited four times)
Food Safety Context
Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain proper handwashing infrastructure, protect food and supplies from contamination, and ensure that ware washing equipment is functioning and properly maintained. The FDA Food Code provides additional federal guidance that informs these local requirements.
The repeated citation of the same violation codes — particularly Code 10G and Code 20-04 across multiple inspection items — suggests that certain compliance gaps were identified in more than one area of the restaurant during the same visit.
Inspection History
No prior inspection history is available in DOHMH records for this establishment.
Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades
New York City's restaurant grading system converts inspection scores into letter grades displayed publicly at the establishment:
- A: Score of 0 to 13 points (fewest violations)
- B: Score of 14 to 27 points
- C: Score of 28 points or more
A score of 24, as recorded at Rayal Lounge, falls in the upper portion of the B range. Restaurants that score in this range are permitted to remain open but are required to correct documented violations. DOHMH may conduct a re-inspection to verify compliance.
Consumers can look up current inspection grades and violation details for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's online restaurant inspection search tool at nyc.gov/health.
More About This Restaurant
View the full inspection history for Rayal Lounge including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.
Violations Documented — Feb 10, 2025
CRITICAL
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. (Code 06C)
CRITICAL
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. (Code 06C)
Non-Critical
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (Code 10G)
Non-Critical
“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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (Code 10G)
Non-Critical
“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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical
“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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (Code 10G)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10B)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers. (Code 20-01)
Non-Critical
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient. (Code 10G)
CRITICAL
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. (Code 05D)
Non-Critical
“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. (Code 20-04)
Non-Critical
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. (Code 10B)
CRITICAL
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. (Code 06C)
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