TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE in Washington Heights (South)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 10, 2025
📍 3771 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10032 ·
🍽️ Spanish
Overview
Tropical Spanish Cuisine in Washington Heights holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 4 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A status on 3 of 5 inspections since 2022, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE in Washington Heights (South): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Jan 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Dec 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, o...
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
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 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Feb 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot food item not held at or...
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TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE in Washington Heights (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE last inspected?
- TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE was last inspected on January 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 4 points.
- What is TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE's current health grade?
- TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE had?
- TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE has 5 health inspections on record from February 2022 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE was 28 points on December 9, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE ever received a Grade C?
- No. TROPICAL SPANISH CUISINE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.