DE ISLANDS in Canarsie
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025
📍 8203 FLATLANDS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11236 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
De Islands in Canarsie holds a Grade Z following a recent NYC DOHMH inspection with a score of 26 points. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received one Grade A and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
DE ISLANDS in Canarsie: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Nov 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 d...
Oct 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to ...
GRADE C
Aug 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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...
May 14, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
GRADE A
Dec 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from un...
Dec 5, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
Violations:
28-01
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DE ISLANDS in Canarsie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DE ISLANDS last inspected?
- DE ISLANDS was last inspected on November 18, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is DE ISLANDS's current health grade?
- DE ISLANDS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has DE ISLANDS had?
- DE ISLANDS has 6 health inspections on record from December 2022 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at DE ISLANDS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DE ISLANDS was 65 points on August 26, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DE ISLANDS ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. DE ISLANDS has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.