New York City, NY - Multiple violations were discovered at Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant during a health inspection on 07/24/2025.
Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant is positioned at 1111 East Tremont Avenue in the Tremont area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
According to inspection records: "09c. Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. (critical: not critical). 02b. Hot TCS food item not." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive temperature control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. The FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in FDA Sanitation Standards, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
These types of violations require attention to maintain compliance standards for the establishment and its customers. Health officials note that addressing such conditions helps maintain public confidence in food service establishments.
City health officials have required that Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/24/2025 |
| CAMIS | 50071457 |
| BBL | 2040040011 |
| Census Tract | 022000 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| PHONE | 9297779184 |
| STREET | EAST TREMONT AVENUE |
| BUILDING | 1111 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| BORO | Bronx |
| Longitude | -73.876861149663 |
| Latitude | 40.839974633723 |
| NTA | BX17 |
| BIN | 2098842 |
| Council District | 15 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| GRADE DATE | 07/24/2025 |
| GRADE | A |
| Community Board | 206 |
| DBA | CARIBBEAN SUNSHINE RESTAURANT |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Caribbean |
| SCORE | 10 |
| ZIPCODE | 10460 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 09C; 02B |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 09C: Design; construction; materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable; sanitized and maintained. || 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. |
This inspection was conducted on July 24, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 09C: Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. | 02B: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
