TROPIC POLLO in Elmhurst
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Nov 28, 2025
📍 90-59 CORONA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11373 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
Tropic Pollo in Elmhurst, Queens holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 7 points. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2022, including 2 Grade B results and no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
TROPIC POLLO in Elmhurst: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Nov 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held a...
GRADE B
Nov 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly...
Jun 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discar...
GRADE B
Jan 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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) TC...
Jul 29, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
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.
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in f...
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TROPIC POLLO in Elmhurst: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TROPIC POLLO last inspected?
- TROPIC POLLO was last inspected on November 28, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 26 points.
- What is TROPIC POLLO's current health grade?
- TROPIC POLLO currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has TROPIC POLLO had?
- TROPIC POLLO has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through November 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TROPIC POLLO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TROPIC POLLO was 42 points on July 29, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TROPIC POLLO ever received a Grade C?
- No. TROPIC POLLO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.