RICHARD'S CARIBBEAN CAFE.

NYC Health Dept

9606 AVENUE L · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 4 points (Jan 2026). Sanitation cited on 3 of the last 3 inspections.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
NOV 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
AUG 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical Pest Activity
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 fl
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
JAN 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
DEC 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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