CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Overview

CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR in South Ozone Park underwent a NYC health inspection on June 27, 2024. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
109-08 LIBERTY AVENUE
Queens, NY 11419
Cuisine
Caribbean
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
10 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 19-05

NYC Health Code Violation 19-05

Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-05 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

⚠ CRITICAL 10F

Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty non-food surfaces harbor pests and bacteria. Employees touch these surfaces then food. Accumulation attracts roaches and rodents. Creates reservoir of contamination that spreads throughout facility.

📋 Code Requirements

Clean all non-food surfaces regularly: Walls, ceilings, floors daily in food areas, Equipment exteriors, Storage shelves, Light fixtures monthly. Seal cracks. Repair damaged surfaces. Maintain cleaning schedule. Assign responsibilities.

CDC Risk Factor: Environmental Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.23
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR — Inspection Questions

Did CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR pass their NYC health inspection on June 27, 2024?
CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR underwent inspection on June 27, 2024. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR have?
CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR had 2 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 19-05 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 19-05 (NYC Health Code Violation 19-05) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-05 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 10F mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10F (Non-food Contact Surfaces Not Clean) is a minor violation. Non-food contact surfaces or equipment not kept clean, not properly sealed, or not properly maintained. INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty non-food surfaces harbor pests and bacteria. Employees touch these surfaces then food. Accumulation attracts roaches and rodents. Creates reservoir of contamination that spreads throughout facility.