TROPICAL RESTAURANT in Woodside
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025
📍 67-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens, NY 11377 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 Jackson Heights-Roosevelt
Overview
Tropical Restaurant in Woodside holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 26 points from its most recent inspection in 2025. Over 9 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received 2 Grade B results and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
TROPICAL RESTAURANT in Woodside: Full Inspection History (9 records)
Oct 2, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or ...
GRADE B
Oct 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 26
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
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 dispos...
Apr 25, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
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 facilit...
Apr 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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 accepta...
GRADE C
Nov 12, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 45
Thawing procedure improper.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive buil...
Apr 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage...
GRADE B
Sep 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improp...
Sep 18, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pes...
Dec 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 39
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any acti...
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TROPICAL RESTAURANT in Woodside: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TROPICAL RESTAURANT last inspected?
- TROPICAL RESTAURANT was last inspected on October 2, 2025 (Grade B).
- 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 October 2025. Grade B on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at TROPICAL RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TROPICAL RESTAURANT was 45 points on November 12, 2024. 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.