The Roger's Garden Health Inspection Grade
Caribbean · 708 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
98
Last inspection
November 16, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
94 / 4
The Roger's Garden currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 16, 2025 found 8 violations, including 7 critical violations, for a total score of 98 points.
Latest Violations
7 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
- 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.
- Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
November 16, 2025
- Date
- November 16, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 98
- Critical points
- 94
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 8 (7 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Nov 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 7, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 31, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
The Roger's Garden has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2024 and January 2023. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
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 Roger's Garden's latest score: 98
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Roger's Garden's current NYC health grade?
The Roger's Garden currently has a Z grade.
When was The Roger's Garden last inspected?
The Roger's Garden was last inspected on November 16, 2025.
What was The Roger's Garden's latest inspection score?
The Roger's Garden's latest inspection score was 98 points.
How many violations did The Roger's Garden have in its latest inspection?
The Roger's Garden had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 7 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is The Roger's Garden located?
The Roger's Garden is located at 708 Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11226.
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: 50105461
Last updated: June 26, 2026