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Tropical Revival: health inspection history

134-08 Jamaica Avenue, New York City, NY 11418

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Address: 134-08 Jamaica Avenue, New York City, NY 11418
Borough: Queens
Cuisine (as listed): Caribbean
Most recent grade: Not Yet Graded
Latest inspection: Aug 28, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Mar 18, 2024 to Aug 28, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 13 violations, of which 7 were flagged critical.

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Inspection history

Aug 28, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 21Grade: Not Yet GradedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10HNot critical Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
03ACritical Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

Mar 14, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 20Violations were cited in the following area(s).

03ACritical Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
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.

Mar 18, 2024 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 50Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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.
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.
04JCritical Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
05HCritical No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

Mar 18, 2024 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

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

20-08Not critical Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-04Not critical “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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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.