ISLAND GRILL in Morningside Heights
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 5, 2025
📍 576 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10027 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Island Grill in Morningside Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. The Caribbean restaurant has maintained Grade A across all 5 inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
ISLAND GRILL in Morningside Heights: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Aug 5, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dec 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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 f...
Dec 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Hot TCS food item not ...
Oct 4, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
Oct 3, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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...
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ISLAND GRILL in Morningside Heights: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was ISLAND GRILL last inspected?
- ISLAND GRILL was last inspected on August 5, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is ISLAND GRILL's current health grade?
- ISLAND GRILL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has ISLAND GRILL had?
- ISLAND GRILL has 5 health inspections on record from October 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at ISLAND GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at ISLAND GRILL was 38 points on October 3, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has ISLAND GRILL ever received a Grade C?
- No. ISLAND GRILL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.