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Tropical Jerk: health inspection history

217-95 Hempstead Avenue, New York City, NY 11429

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Address: 217-95 Hempstead Avenue, New York City, NY 11429
Borough: Queens
Cuisine (as listed): Caribbean
Most recent grade: Grade Pending issued Apr 28, 2026
Latest inspection: Apr 28, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Feb 16, 2024 to Apr 28, 2026

Across these 6 inspection records, the health department cited 28 violations, of which 14 were flagged critical.

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Inspection history

Apr 28, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 47Grade: Grade PendingViolations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04NCritical 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.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10FNot critical 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.
10BNot critical 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.
06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Jan 12, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 35Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10FNot critical 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.
09CNot critical Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
05DCritical 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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Jan 12, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

20-06Not critical Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

Jun 26, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 36Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).

04NCritical 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.
10FNot critical 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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

May 22, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 25Violations were cited in the following area(s).

09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10FNot critical 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.
10ENot critical Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Feb 16, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 22Grade: Grade BViolations were cited in the following area(s).

02GCritical 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.
10DNot critical 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.
10FNot critical 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.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.