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Tropical Taste Restaurant & Bakery: health inspection history

1426 Nostrand Avenue, New York City, NY 11226

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Address: 1426 Nostrand Avenue, New York City, NY 11226
Borough: Brooklyn
Cuisine (as listed): Caribbean
Most recent grade: Grade C issued Sep 29, 2025 (later inspections in the data have not produced a new grade yet)
Latest inspection: Sep 14, 2026 (Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 5 inspections, Jul 30, 2025 to Sep 14, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 29 violations, of which 14 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 44 points. Among 183 graded restaurants in ZIP 11226, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Sep 14, 2026 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

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

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

Mar 2, 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

Nov 14, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

Score: 26Violations were cited in the following area(s).

10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
06CCritical Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.

Sep 29, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

Score: 44Grade: Grade CViolations were cited in the following area(s).

08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
04ACritical Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
10GNot critical Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
06FCritical Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
09BNot critical Thawing procedure improper.

Jul 30, 2025 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Score: 88Violations 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.
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.
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.
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.
05HCritical No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
04MCritical Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08CNot critical Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
09ENot critical Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

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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.