TROPICAL GRILL in East Harlem (North)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026
📍 2419 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10035 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Tropical Grill in East Harlem holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 2 occasions and Grade B once, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
TROPICAL GRILL in East Harlem (North): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 8, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Violations:
10F
GRADE A
Aug 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Dec 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
GRADE B
Jan 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 liqu...
Jul 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
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 pa...
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TROPICAL GRILL in East Harlem (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TROPICAL GRILL last inspected?
- TROPICAL GRILL was last inspected on January 8, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is TROPICAL GRILL's current health grade?
- TROPICAL GRILL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TROPICAL GRILL had?
- TROPICAL GRILL has 5 health inspections on record from July 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TROPICAL GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TROPICAL GRILL was 39 points on July 5, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TROPICAL GRILL ever received a Grade C?
- No. TROPICAL GRILL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.