What is Island Express's health inspection score?

Island Express has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Island Express last inspected?

Island Express was last inspected on November 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Island Express have?

Island Express has 4 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Island Express safe to eat at?

Island Express has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Island Express serve?

Island Express serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Island Express

Name: Island Express
Address: 998 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11226
Rating: 70

998 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 11/26/2025

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0Good

Caribbean•Brooklyn

Ranked #977 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 64% of caribbean restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 26, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

998 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11226

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Nov 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

28-05Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away−5
10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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