STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 24, 2025
📍 747 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Sterling Crust West Indian Restaurant in Crown Heights has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation based on a score of 26 points across 9 inspections between 2022 and 2025.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
2
Closures
STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North): Emergency Closures (2)
STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE Z
Feb 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.
Food P...
Jan 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Thawing procedure improper.
GRADE P
Aug 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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
Jul 27, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 64
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 27, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 64
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
Jul 27, 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.
Nov 28, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
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.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from...
Jun 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Saniti...
Jun 7, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade sign not posted.
Violations:
20F
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STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT last inspected?
- STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT was last inspected on February 24, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN 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 STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT had?
- STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT has 9 health inspections on record from June 2022 through February 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at STERLING CRUST WEST INDIAN RESTAURANT was 64 points on July 27, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.