NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 41574650 · Caribbean
TROPICAL JERK
217-95 HEMPSTEAD AVENUE Queens 114297187366500
“A Queens jerk spot whose recent record shows two C grades, filth-fly citations, and repeat hot-holding and sanitation issues.”
Why this score
- −Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- −14 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
- −3 violations cited more than once
Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.
- Apr 28, 202647CCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- 06DcriticalFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 10BAnti-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.
- 10FNon-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.
4 critical citations this visit - Jan 12, 2026Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Jan 12, 202635Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 05DcriticalNo 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
3 critical citations this visit - Jun 26, 202536CCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 04NcriticalFilth 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
3 critical citations this visit - May 22, 202525Cycle Inspection / Initial InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 09BThawing procedure improper.
- 10FNon-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.
- 10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
- 02BcriticalHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
2 critical citations this visit - Feb 16, 202422BCycle Inspection / Re-inspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).
- 04AcriticalFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- 02GcriticalCold 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.
- 10FNon-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.
- 10DMechanical 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, smoke or fumes.
2 critical citations this visit
Location40.7140, -73.7383
Grade key · NYC DOHMH
- ATop marksscore 0–13
- BSome violationsscore 14–27
- CMultiple violationsscore 28+
- ZPending re-inspectionborderline
- NNot yet gradedfirst inspection
- —No grade postedawaiting card