Caribbean · Queens
Tropical Jerk
217-95 Hempstead Avenue, Queens, NY 11429
(718) 736-6500
★★★★★ 4.5 (1 diner reviews)
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DOH SANITARY GRADE
Grade Pending · Under Review
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NYC Health Department Official Inspection
CAMIS ID: #41574650
47
Violation Points
12
Critical Violations
24
Total Citations
2026-04-28
Last Inspection
Recorded Violations History
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 04N 2026-04-28
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.
Code 08A 2026-04-28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Code 10F 2026-04-28
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 VIOLATION Code 06D 2026-04-28
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 02B 2026-04-28
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 04A 2026-04-28
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Code 10G 2026-04-28
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Code 10B 2026-04-28
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.
Code 20-06 2026-01-12
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
⚠ CRITICAL VIOLATION Code 05D 2026-01-12
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 accepta
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