TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE in Crown Heights (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 4 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026
📍 788 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ Caribbean
Overview
Trinidad Golden Place in Crown Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 9. However, the restaurant has been subject to 4 emergency closures since 2023, despite maintaining mostly Grade A results across 15 inspections. The grade history shows 2 Grade A results, 1 Grade C result, and no Grade B results on record.
15
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE in Crown Heights (North): Emergency Closures (4)
TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE in Crown Heights (North): Full Inspection History (15 records)
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE Z
Oct 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 0
Oct 1, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 30
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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, ab...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Dishwashing and...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 65
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Juice packaged on ...
Sep 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.
Feb 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
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.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Evidence of mice or live...
Feb 24, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
May 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 7
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
🚫 CLOSURE
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 80
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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, a...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 80
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.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tablew...
GRADE C
Apr 30, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 63
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Insuffi...
Mar 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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.
Cold TCS fo...
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Jan 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
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TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE in Crown Heights (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE last inspected?
- TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE was last inspected on January 23, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE's current health grade?
- TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE been closed by NYC Health?
- TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE 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 TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE had?
- TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE has 15 health inspections on record from January 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TRINIDAD GOLDEN PLACE was 80 points on May 8, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.