TASTY CARIBBEAN in East Flatbush Rugby
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025
📍 856 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11203 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Tasty Caribbean in East Flatbush has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 4 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 10, though its inspection history includes 1 Grade C result across 8 total inspections dating back to 2022.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
TASTY CARIBBEAN in East Flatbush Rugby: Emergency Closures (4)
TASTY CARIBBEAN in East Flatbush Rugby: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE A
Oct 20, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
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 ...
GRADE P
Jun 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / 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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 69
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 ...
GRADE A
Jan 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
GRADE C
Nov 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 10
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pest...
🚫 CLOSURE
Nov 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
Thawing procedure improper.
Violations:
09B
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TASTY CARIBBEAN in East Flatbush Rugby: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TASTY CARIBBEAN last inspected?
- TASTY CARIBBEAN was last inspected on October 20, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is TASTY CARIBBEAN's current health grade?
- TASTY CARIBBEAN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has TASTY CARIBBEAN been closed by NYC Health?
- TASTY CARIBBEAN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 4 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has TASTY CARIBBEAN had?
- TASTY CARIBBEAN has 8 health inspections on record from November 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TASTY CARIBBEAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TASTY CARIBBEAN was 69 points on June 9, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.