NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT in East Flatbush Erasmus
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 18, 2025
📍 1278 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11226 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
New Soldiers Restaurant in East Flatbush has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times since 2023. The Caribbean restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 8 points, though its inspection record shows mixed results across 11 inspections between 2023 and 2025, including 2 previous Grade C violations.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT in East Flatbush Erasmus: Emergency Closures (2)
NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT in East Flatbush Erasmus: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Mar 18, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Aug 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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
Aug 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 73
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 disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly dispos...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 73
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet o...
Aug 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not...
Jun 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
Jun 25, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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 fli...
GRADE C
Jun 22, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 31
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail pol...
Jun 22, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Mar 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 15
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-sipho...
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NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT in East Flatbush Erasmus: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT last inspected?
- NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT was last inspected on March 18, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT had?
- NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT has 11 health inspections on record from March 2023 through March 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at NEW SOLDIERS RESTAURANT was 73 points on August 23, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.