Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
Caribbean · 488 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
23
Last inspection
March 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
17 / 6
Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 14, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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 food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 14, 2025
- Date
- March 14, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 17
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 2, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2024 with a score of 45.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine's latest score: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine's current NYC health grade?
Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine last inspected?
Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine was last inspected on March 14, 2025.
What was Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine's latest inspection score?
Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine located?
Caribbean Bites & West Indian Cuisine is located at 488 East 98th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11212.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50159055
Last updated: July 3, 2026