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).
Oct 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 7, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 4, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →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