What is C & J Cafe NO 1's health inspection score?

C & J Cafe NO 1 has a SafeDine safety score of 43 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was C & J Cafe NO 1 last inspected?

C & J Cafe NO 1 was last inspected on October 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does C & J Cafe NO 1 have?

C & J Cafe NO 1 has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is C & J Cafe NO 1 safe to eat at?

C & J Cafe NO 1 has a safety score of 43/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does C & J Cafe NO 1 serve?

C & J Cafe NO 1 serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

C & J Cafe NO 1

Name: C & J Cafe NO 1
Address: 817 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11203
Rating: 43

817 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 10/22/2025

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0Poor

Caribbean•Brooklyn

Ranked #975 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 36% of caribbean restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

-57

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

817 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09BThawing procedure improper.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

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

3 High3 Med

6 total3 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

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
09BThawing procedure improper.−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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