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Richard's Caribbean Cafe: health inspection history

9606 Avenue L, New York City, NY 11236

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Address: 9606 Avenue L, New York City, NY 11236
Borough: Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed): Caribbean
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Jan 23, 2026 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Jul 27, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Dec 14, 2023 to Jul 27, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 27 violations, of which 14 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 4 points. Among 100 graded restaurants in ZIP 11236, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Jul 27, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 44Violations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04KCritical Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
10BNot critical 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
03ACritical Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
04NCritical 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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
08BNot critical Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

Jan 23, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 4Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10FNot critical 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.
09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.

Nov 3, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 18Violations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
10FNot critical 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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Aug 12, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 27Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04NCritical 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 flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
10BNot critical 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
10FNot critical 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.
04HCritical Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

Jan 24, 2024 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 9Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
10BNot critical 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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Dec 14, 2023 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 25Violations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10FNot critical 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.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.