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Caribbean · Park Slope
SUGARCANE BK health grade & inspection history
238 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11217
56 latest violation-point score
Most recent represented grade is pending (Oct 28, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Oct 25, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Oct 25, 2025Inspection date
5Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- 04CCritical violation
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.
- 05FCritical violation
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 10B
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.
Score trend
SUGARCANE BK inspection history
45 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | — | 0 | 0 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection |
| Oct 25, 2025 | — | 56 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 22, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 02BRecorded in 2 inspections
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Official location
SUGARCANE BK on the map
Common questions
SUGARCANE BK inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for SUGARCANE BK?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Oct 28, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 56 violation points.
When was SUGARCANE BK last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Oct 25, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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