THE ISLANDS in Prospect Heights

Latest: GRADE B Last inspected Jan 16, 2025
📍 671 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11238  ·  🍽️ Caribbean
Overview

THE ISLANDS in Prospect Heights holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 19 points. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the Caribbean restaurant has received 1 Grade A and 1 Grade B, with no emergency closures on record.

4
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection

THE ISLANDS in Prospect Heights: Full Inspection History (4 records)

GRADE B Jan 16, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 19
Thawing procedure improper. 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. Establishment is not f...
Violations: 09B 04N 08A 08B 10F 04L
Oct 22, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 65
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. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Violations: 02H 08A 04A 04L 02B 06D 05D 04N 10F 10G
GRADE A Feb 7, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations: 02B
Aug 4, 2022 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s foo...
Violations: 08A 04A 04N 04K 06A 10B 02B
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THE ISLANDS in Prospect Heights: Frequently Asked Questions

When was THE ISLANDS last inspected?
THE ISLANDS was last inspected on January 16, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 19 points.
What is THE ISLANDS's current health grade?
THE ISLANDS currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
How many health inspections has THE ISLANDS had?
THE ISLANDS has 4 health inspections on record from August 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at THE ISLANDS?
The worst inspection score recorded at THE ISLANDS was 65 points on October 22, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has THE ISLANDS ever received a Grade C?
No. THE ISLANDS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.