KARIBBEAN in East Village
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025
📍 125 AVENUE D, Manhattan, NY 10009 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
KARIBBEAN in the East Village holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 25 points from its most recent inspection in 2025. Across 7 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed grades including one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
KARIBBEAN in East Village: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE B
Sep 16, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
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...
May 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jun 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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 ...
Jun 13, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE C
Jan 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross...
Oct 25, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food p...
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KARIBBEAN in East Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KARIBBEAN last inspected?
- KARIBBEAN was last inspected on September 16, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is KARIBBEAN's current health grade?
- KARIBBEAN 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 health inspections has KARIBBEAN had?
- KARIBBEAN has 7 health inspections on record from October 2022 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KARIBBEAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KARIBBEAN was 38 points on October 25, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KARIBBEAN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. KARIBBEAN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.