762 Caribbean restaurants inspected. 87.6% earned a Grade A.
There are 762 Caribbean restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 87.6% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 92.5%, suggesting that Caribbean restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.9% of graded Caribbean establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.
When choosing a Caribbean restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUS FISHY & BEYOND | Brooklyn | C | 65 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| CHARM BAR | Brooklyn | C | 45 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| YO YO FRITAILLE | Brooklyn | C | 43 | Jul 14, 2022 |
| TAMARA CARIBBEAN KITCHEN | Brooklyn | C | 42 | Oct 03, 2025 |
| SUGAR'D | Brooklyn | C | 42 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| 333 LOUNGE | Brooklyn | C | 39 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| BROOKLYN MOON | Brooklyn | C | 36 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| PURE LOUNGE | Queens | C | 35 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| SOLDIER RESTAURANT BUFFET | Brooklyn | C | 31 | Jan 06, 2026 |
| ELEVATE SKY LOUNGE | Queens | C | 28 | Feb 22, 2020 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 77 | 87.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 252 | 85.3% | 3.2% |
| Manhattan | 37 | 91.9% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 154 | 90.3% | 1.3% |
| Staten Island | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
There are currently 459 Caribbean restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 87.6% of all graded Caribbean establishments.
1.9% of graded Caribbean restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.
Grade A rates for Caribbean restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.