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Caribbean Flame Cuisine

Other food place · Queens, NY

2 inspections

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No problems found · Health department inspection, Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection · Apr 16, 2026

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Inspections

From New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 2 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 7, 2026

The health department visited 2 times in the last 12 months (2 other).

NYC inspects each restaurant at least once a year. A place scoring 14 or more on an initial inspection gets a second, graded inspection.

Every visit

  1. LatestApr 16, 2026Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection0 points (Z)

    This one: 0 points (Z), inspected Apr 16, 2026.

    No violations listed in the data.

  2. EarlierApr 10, 2026Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection41 points

    7 violations listed, 4 marked critical.

    Critical (4)

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Hot food below 135°F

      The department's words

      02B Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Cold food above 41°F

      The department's words

      02G 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.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Hand sink not ready to use

      The department's words

      05D No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

      Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.

    • Marked critical by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Food not cooled the right way

      The department's words

      05F Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

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    Not critical (3)

    • Shelves and surfaces need cleaning

      The department's words

      10F 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.

    • Dish sink or dish machine not set up right

      The department's words

      10G Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

    • Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

      The department's words

      28-06 Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

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About this record

Search for the name on NYC Health's restaurant grades lookup.

Most people don't know what a normal result looks like for a place that's open every day. The ranges use each place's last routine inspection in this area. No other county is mixed in.

Zero points means the inspector found no problems. New York City adds points for each problem. Big ones, the kind most likely to make someone sick, add more.

Inspectors add points for each problem they find. 0 to 13 points is an A, 14 to 27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Listed as
Caribbean
Inspection type
Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Result
0 points (Z)
Source
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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Questions about Caribbean Flame Cuisine

When was Caribbean Flame Cuisine last inspected?

The health department last inspected Caribbean Flame Cuisine on Apr 16, 2026. It was a pre-permit (operational) / reopening inspection.

What did the health department find at Caribbean Flame Cuisine?

The health department listed no violations on Apr 16, 2026.

How often does New York City inspect restaurants?

NYC inspects each restaurant at least once a year. A place scoring 14 or more on an initial inspection gets a second, graded inspection.

What does a critical item mean?

Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department marked none as critical.