CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 16, 2025
📍 613A NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Chris Caribbean & American Restaurant in Crown Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 3 occasions and Grade B on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Apr 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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,...
GRADE B
Aug 20, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not pos...
Mar 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held...
GRADE B
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to r...
Feb 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sani...
GRADE A
Jun 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly...
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CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT last inspected?
- CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT was last inspected on April 16, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT had?
- CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT was 31 points on March 27, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- No. CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.