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Caribbean · Queens, Queens

Tropical Jerk

217-95 Hempstead Avenue, Queens 11429 · 7187366500

Pending NYC grade
28 Clean Score
47 Inspection score
Apr 28, 2026 Last inspection

Currently on the watch list — recent inspection flagged elevated risk.

Most recent inspection

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Inspection history

Apr 28, 2026 · Grade Pending · Score 47

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 06D — Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. (critical)
  • 04N — 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. (critical)
  • 10B — Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. (critical)
  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
Jan 12, 2026 · Grade N/A · Score 35

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 05D — 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. (critical)
  • 09C — Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical)
Jan 12, 2026 · Grade N/A · Score N/A

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

  • 20-06 — Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted (critical)
Jun 26, 2025 · Grade C · Score 36

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 04N — 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. (critical)
  • 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 08A — Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. (critical)
May 22, 2025 · Grade N/A · Score 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

  • 10E — Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)
  • 02B — Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F. (critical)
  • 09B — Thawing procedure improper. (critical)
  • 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical)
Feb 16, 2024 · Grade B · Score 22

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

  • 02G — 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. (critical)
  • 10D — Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes. (critical)
  • 04A — Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. (critical)
  • 10F — 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. (critical)

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