Island Choiz Restaurant

1792 Utica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(718) 942-4309

Current Inspection Grade: A

1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
2. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
3. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
4. Thawing procedure improper.

1. (Critical) 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.
2. (Critical) Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
3. (Critical) No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
4. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
5. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
6. (Critical) Food, 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.
7. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
8. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
9. (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
10. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
11. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
12. Non-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.

1. Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.

1. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
2. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
3. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
4. (Critical) Filth 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.
5. Non-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.
6. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

1. (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry is worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
2. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
3. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
4. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
5. (Critical) No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
6. (Critical) Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
7. Non-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.
8. Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
9. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

1. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
2. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.