What is Caribbean Taste Budz's health inspection score?

Caribbean Taste Budz has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Caribbean Taste Budz last inspected?

Caribbean Taste Budz was last inspected on January 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caribbean Taste Budz have?

Caribbean Taste Budz has 9 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caribbean Taste Budz safe to eat at?

Yes, Caribbean Taste Budz has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Caribbean Taste Budz serve?

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

Official Health Record

Caribbean Taste Budz

Name: Caribbean Taste Budz
Address: 87-82 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens, 11435
Rating: 90

87-82 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens

Last Inspected: 1/14/2026

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0Excellent

Caribbean•Queens

Ranked #988 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 95% of caribbean restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jan 14, 2026

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+50 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 56/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

87-82 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11435

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jan 26

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

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

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

4 High3 Med

7 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10
03AFood, 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.−10
06CFood, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment−5
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.−5

Base deductions−55 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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