KING BARKA in Manhattan
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 17, 2024
📍 2733 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan, NY ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
King Barka, a Caribbean restaurant on Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Manhattan, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH. Across 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on 2 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
KING BARKA in Manhattan: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Jul 2, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 pre...
Mar 19, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Jun 6, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B
Feb 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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...
Feb 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conduc...
Oct 6, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 13
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Sep 1, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 0
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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Jul 27, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 30
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garmen...
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KING BARKA in Manhattan: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KING BARKA last inspected?
- KING BARKA was last inspected on December 17, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 0 points.
- What is KING BARKA's current health grade?
- KING BARKA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has KING BARKA had?
- KING BARKA has 9 health inspections on record from July 2022 through December 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KING BARKA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KING BARKA was 50 points on July 2, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KING BARKA ever received a Grade C?
- No. KING BARKA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.