SOLDIERS CARIBBEAN BUFFET RESTAURANT

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Overview

SOLDIERS CARIBBEAN BUFFET RESTAURANT in Crown Heights (North) underwent a NYC health inspection on November 22, 2022. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
1439 ST JOHNS PLACE
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Cuisine
Caribbean
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 28-03

NYC Health Code Violation 28-03

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-03 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 04L

Evidence of Mice Present in Facility

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

⚠️ Why This Matters

WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.

📋 Code Requirements

Eliminate immediately: Clean all droppings with bleach solution, Seal ALL holes over 1/4 inch, Remove nesting materials, Professional treatment if >10 droppings found, Discard contaminated foods, Install traps/bait stations, Deep clean entire facility.

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Environmental
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.17
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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SOLDIERS CARIBBEAN BUFFET RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did SOLDIERS CARIBBEAN BUFFET RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on November 22, 2022?
SOLDIERS CARIBBEAN BUFFET RESTAURANT underwent inspection on November 22, 2022. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did SOLDIERS CARIBBEAN BUFFET RESTAURANT have?
SOLDIERS CARIBBEAN BUFFET RESTAURANT 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 28-03 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 28-03 (NYC Health Code Violation 28-03) 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 28-03 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
What does violation code 04L mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04L (Evidence of Mice Present in Facility) is a critical violation. Mouse droppings, gnaw marks, nesting materials, or live mice observed. WIDESPREAD CONTAMINATION: Mice produce 50-75 droppings daily, each containing Salmonella, Hantavirus. One mouse contaminates 10x more food than it eats through droppings and urine. Mouse allergens trigger asthma. Can infest entire facility in weeks.