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The Grotto Authentic Caribbean Cuisine

321 Nostrand Avenue, New York City, NY 11216 · Brooklyn · Caribbean

Passed all 5 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
5
5 passed
Last Inspected
2023-10-13
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
81/100
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What You Should Know
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-10-13
No closures across all 5 inspections on record
4 other violations found across 3 inspections
Food Storage & Handling issues found across 1 inspection
Types of Issues Found
Other critical 4×
Pest Activity minor 2×
Food Storage & Handling critical 1×
Employee Hygiene minor 1×
Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
Sanitation critical 1×
Documentation & Training critical 1×
Inspection History
2023-10-13 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

2023-10-13 violations cited Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection
1
minor Other

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

2022-11-30 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

2022-11-30 violations cited Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 4
minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

minor 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

critical Other

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

critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

2021-11-18 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

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