The Islands Health Inspection Grade

Caribbean · 671 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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B

Current Grade

Current grade

B

Latest score

19

Last inspection

January 16, 2025

Critical / non-critical points

11 / 8

The Islands currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 16, 2025 found 6 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 19 points.

Latest Violations

2 critical · 4 non-critical

Critical

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

Non-Critical

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

Latest Inspection Details

January 16, 2025
Date
January 16, 2025
Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
B
Score
19
Critical points
11
Non-critical points
8
Violations
6 (2 critical, 4 non-critical)

Inspection History

4 inspections

Jan 16, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

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

B
6 Violations
2 Critical4 Non-Critical

Oct 22, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

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

No Grade
10 Violations
7 Critical3 Non-Critical

Feb 7, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

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

A
1 Violation
1 Critical

Aug 4, 2022

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

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

No Grade
7 Violations
5 Critical2 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

The Islands's most recent graded inspection in January 2025 was a B, after a A in February 2023.

What This Grade Means

NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.

The Islands's latest score: 19

Grade range: B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Islands's current NYC health grade?

The Islands currently has a B grade.

When was The Islands last inspected?

The Islands was last inspected on January 16, 2025.

What was The Islands's latest inspection score?

The Islands's latest inspection score was 19 points.

How many violations did The Islands have in its latest inspection?

The Islands had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.

Where is The Islands located?

The Islands is located at 671 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50073361
Last updated: June 26, 2026