ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT in Flatlands
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026
📍 1792 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11234 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Island Choiz Restaurant in Flatlands holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 19 points. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned 1 Grade A and 2 Grade B results, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Closure
1
Grade A Inspection
ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT in Flatlands: Emergency Closures (1)
ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT in Flatlands: Full Inspection History (9 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 47
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.
Violations:
04N
Jun 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE B
Dec 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Thawing procedure improper.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Establishment is not free of harbor...
Jul 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held a...
GRADE A
Apr 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Thawing procedure improper.
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.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical im...
Mar 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 85
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept ...
Mar 7, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
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.
GRADE B
Sep 8, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 22
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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...
Aug 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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...
ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT in Flatlands: News Coverage (1)
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ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT in Flatlands: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT last inspected?
- ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT was last inspected on June 25, 2026 (Grade B). The inspection score was 47 points.
- What is ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT had?
- ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT has 9 health inspections on record from August 2022 through June 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ISLAND CHOIZ RESTAURANT was 85 points on March 7, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.