ISLAND GRILL in Flatlands
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026
📍 5501 GLENWOOD ROAD, Brooklyn, NY 11234 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Island Grill in Flatlands holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Despite receiving Grade A on 3 of 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant experienced one emergency closure during this period.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
3
Grade A Inspections
ISLAND GRILL in Flatlands: Emergency Closures (1)
ISLAND GRILL in Flatlands: Full Inspection History (5 records)
✅ REOPENED
Apr 10, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Apr 2, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
GRADE A
Jul 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage dispo...
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Proper sanitization not provided for utensil ware washing operation.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or mova...
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ISLAND GRILL in Flatlands: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ISLAND GRILL last inspected?
- ISLAND GRILL was last inspected on April 10, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is ISLAND GRILL's current health grade?
- ISLAND GRILL currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has ISLAND GRILL been closed by NYC Health?
- ISLAND GRILL 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 GRILL had?
- ISLAND GRILL has 5 health inspections on record from February 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at ISLAND GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ISLAND GRILL was 42 points on April 2, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.