THE GROTTO AUTHENTIC CARIBBEAN CUISINE.

NYC Health Dept

321 NOSTRAND AVENUE · BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 15 points (Oct 2023).

5 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Oct 2023.

Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical Other

Ashtray present in smoke-free area.

OCT 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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

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

Not Critical Pest Activity

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

NOV 30

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

Evidence of rats or live rats 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

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.

NOV 30

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Not Critical 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.

NOV 18

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

Critical Sanitation

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

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