RICE & BEANS in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Nov 26, 2025
📍 234 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Rice & Beans in Carroll Gardens holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
RICE & BEANS in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Nov 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Oct 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 54
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. Shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.
Filth flies or food/ref...
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Jul 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 45
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F...
GRADE A
Apr 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperl...
RICE & BEANS in Carroll Gardens Cobble Hill Gowanus Red Hook: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was RICE & BEANS last inspected?
- RICE & BEANS was last inspected on November 26, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is RICE & BEANS's current health grade?
- RICE & BEANS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has RICE & BEANS had?
- RICE & BEANS has 5 health inspections on record from April 2023 through November 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at RICE & BEANS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at RICE & BEANS was 54 points on October 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has RICE & BEANS ever received a Grade C?
- No. RICE & BEANS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.