TROPICAL RESTAURANT in Sunnyside
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025
📍 36-10 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11101 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Tropical Restaurant in Sunnyside holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, based on a score of 27 points from its most recent inspection. Over 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received mixed results, including one Grade C, alongside several ungraded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
TROPICAL RESTAURANT in Sunnyside: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Sep 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispo...
Aug 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margari...
Aug 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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
Aug 14, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accorda...
GRADE B
Jan 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 27
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.
Establishment is not f...
Jul 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) fl...
Apr 16, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Feb 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 51
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holdi...
Dec 20, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 38
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions con...
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TROPICAL RESTAURANT in Sunnyside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TROPICAL RESTAURANT last inspected?
- TROPICAL RESTAURANT was last inspected on September 22, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is TROPICAL RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- TROPICAL RESTAURANT 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 TROPICAL RESTAURANT had?
- TROPICAL RESTAURANT has 9 health inspections on record from December 2022 through September 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TROPICAL RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TROPICAL RESTAURANT was 51 points on February 14, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TROPICAL RESTAURANT ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. TROPICAL RESTAURANT has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.