732 Caribbean restaurants inspected. 89.6% earned a Grade A.
There are 732 Caribbean restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 89.6% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is below the citywide average of 94.6%, suggesting that Caribbean restaurants may face more inspection challenges.
Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 1.3% 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDWATER BAR & GRILL | Queens | C | 45 | May 12, 2026 |
| EXQUISITE VIBEZ | Manhattan | C | 43 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| YO YO FRITAILLE | Brooklyn | C | 43 | Jul 14, 2022 |
| BROOKLYN MOON | Brooklyn | C | 36 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| TRINIDAD KILLA SMOKEHOUSE | Brooklyn | C | 29 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| ELEVATE SKY LOUNGE | Queens | C | 28 | Feb 22, 2020 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 77 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 201 | 89.6% | 1.5% |
| Manhattan | 31 | 93.5% | 3.2% |
| Queens | 138 | 90.6% | 1.4% |
| Staten Island | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 403 Caribbean restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 89.6% of all graded Caribbean establishments.
1.3% 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.