APR 28
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH
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TROPICAL JERK.
BEAT. 55/100
217-95 HEMPSTEAD AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY
Last inspected April 28, 2026 · passed with conditions
14 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
0 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 liq
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 under
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 fl
JAN 122026PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
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 under
JAN 122026PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JAN 12
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUN 262025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 fl
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 under
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
MAY 222025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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 under
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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FEB 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 under
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 dur
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, sm
Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →