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El Caribe
- gradeGrade A ⏳
- inspection score5 pts
- critical violations0
- last inspectedApril 27, 2023
- address5945 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn 11234
- cuisineItalian
- phone7185311200
Is El Caribe clean?
El Caribe is currently Grade A ⏳ from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), from an inspection on April 27, 2023. No critical violations were recorded at that visit. On Cooked's ladder that reads clean 😇. There is a newer inspection the city has not ruled on yet, so the posted grade still stands for now.
What did inspectors find at El Caribe?
These are the violations recorded at the most recent inspection on April 27, 2023, in plain English, with the city's own wording underneath.
- 🛠️surfaces / setup not up to codeNon-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.
- 🚿plumbing acting upAnti-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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
When was El Caribe last inspected?
El Caribe has 2 inspections on record going back to April 27, 2023, averaging 9 points.
| date | result | score |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 | no grade issued ⏳ | 13 pts |
| April 27, 2023 | Grade A | 5 pts |
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How New York grades restaurants
New York City health inspectors score violations in points, and lower is better: 0–13 points earns an A, 14–27 a B, and 28 or more a C. Every restaurant is inspected at least once a year, and the letter has to be posted in the window. A restaurant that scores 14 or more on the first inspection of a cycle does not get a letter right away — it stays “Grade Pending” until a re-inspection settles it, which is why some spots here show an hourglass instead of a letter. Cooked only ever shows a letter the city actually posted; we never infer one from a score.
Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) via NYC Open Data. Cooked refreshes this data daily — this listing's most recent inspection is dated April 27, 2023. Inspection results describe one moment in a kitchen's life, not a permanent verdict.