Caribbean Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

762 Caribbean restaurants inspected. 87.6% earned a Grade A.

762
Restaurants
87.6%
Grade A
1.9%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A87.6%459
Grade B10.5%55
Grade C1.9%10

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
JUS FISHY & BEYONDBrooklynC65Sep 15, 2025
CHARM BARBrooklynC45Nov 25, 2025
YO YO FRITAILLEBrooklynC43Jul 14, 2022
TAMARA CARIBBEAN KITCHENBrooklynC42Oct 03, 2025
SUGAR'DBrooklynC42Nov 15, 2025
333 LOUNGEBrooklynC39Feb 16, 2024
BROOKLYN MOONBrooklynC36Feb 22, 2024
PURE LOUNGEQueensC35Sep 18, 2024
SOLDIER RESTAURANT BUFFETBrooklynC31Jan 06, 2026
ELEVATE SKY LOUNGEQueensC28Feb 22, 2020

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx7787.0%0.0%
Brooklyn25285.3%3.2%
Manhattan3791.9%0.0%
Queens15490.3%1.3%
Staten Island4100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Caribbean restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 459 Caribbean restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 87.6% of all graded Caribbean establishments.

What percentage of Caribbean restaurants have a Grade C?+

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.

Which borough has the best Caribbean restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for Caribbean restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies