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Tropical Taste Restaurant & Bakery

1426 Nostrand Avenue, New York City, NY 11226 · Brooklyn · Caribbean

Passed all 4 inspections — critical violations noted

Inspections
4
4 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-02
Pass Rate
100%
0 failures
Score
66/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-02
No closures across all 4 inspections on record
11 pest activity violations found across 3 inspections
5 sanitation violations found across 3 inspections
Pest Activity critical 11×
Sanitation critical
Other critical
Plumbing & Waste minor
Food Temperature critical
Employee Hygiene critical
Food Storage & Handling critical
Documentation & Training critical
2026-03-02 violations cited Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1
minor Other

Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

2025-11-14 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

critical Pest Activity

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

minor Sanitation

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

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

2025-09-29 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

minor Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

minor Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

2025-07-30 violations cited Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
CRITICAL 11
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

minor Sanitation

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

minor Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

critical Employee Hygiene

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

critical Pest Activity

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

critical Food Temperature

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

minor Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

critical Other

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

critical Pest Activity

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

minor Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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