Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
127
Last inspection
May 27, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
120 / 7
Tropicalfete currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 27, 2025 found 7 violations, including 6 critical violations, for a total score of 127 points.
Latest Violations
6 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
- Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Latest Inspection Details
May 27, 2025
- Date
- May 27, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 127
- Critical points
- 120
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 7 (6 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 27, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tropicalfete does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Tropicalfete's latest score: 127
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropicalfete's current NYC health grade?
Tropicalfete currently has a N grade.
When was Tropicalfete last inspected?
Tropicalfete was last inspected on May 27, 2025.
What was Tropicalfete's latest inspection score?
Tropicalfete's latest inspection score was 127 points.
How many violations did Tropicalfete have in its latest inspection?
Tropicalfete had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 6 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Tropicalfete located?
Tropicalfete is located at 850 New York Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11203.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50170071
Last updated: July 3, 2026