DOWNS RIVER in East New York New Lots
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026
📍 517 STANLEY AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11207 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Downs River in East New York holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the Caribbean restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
DOWNS RIVER in East New York New Lots: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Apr 14, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Oct 11, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above ...
Mar 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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GRADE A
Sep 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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-fo...
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DOWNS RIVER in East New York New Lots: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DOWNS RIVER last inspected?
- DOWNS RIVER was last inspected on April 14, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 22 points.
- What is DOWNS RIVER's current health grade?
- DOWNS RIVER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DOWNS RIVER had?
- DOWNS RIVER has 5 health inspections on record from September 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DOWNS RIVER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DOWNS RIVER was 22 points on April 14, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DOWNS RIVER ever received a Grade C?
- No. DOWNS RIVER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.