Montego Island Cuisine Health Inspection Grade
Caribbean · 598 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
53
Last inspection
June 23, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
45 / 8
Montego Island Cuisine currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 23, 2026 found 11 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 53 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 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.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
June 23, 2026
- Date
- June 23, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 53
- Critical points
- 45
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 11 (7 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Jun 23, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Montego Island Cuisine does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Montego Island Cuisine's latest score: 53
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montego Island Cuisine's current NYC health grade?
Montego Island Cuisine currently has a N grade.
When was Montego Island Cuisine last inspected?
Montego Island Cuisine was last inspected on June 23, 2026.
What was Montego Island Cuisine's latest inspection score?
Montego Island Cuisine's latest inspection score was 53 points.
How many violations did Montego Island Cuisine have in its latest inspection?
Montego Island Cuisine had 11 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Montego Island Cuisine located?
Montego Island Cuisine is located at 598 Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11203.
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: 50167149
Last updated: July 3, 2026