Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
April 14, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Tropical Taste currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 14, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
April 14, 2025
- Date
- April 14, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Apr 14, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 19, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Sep 7, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Tropical Taste's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a A, after a C in February 2024.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Tropical Taste's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropical Taste's current NYC health grade?
Tropical Taste currently has a A grade.
When was Tropical Taste last inspected?
Tropical Taste was last inspected on April 14, 2025.
What was Tropical Taste's latest inspection score?
Tropical Taste's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Tropical Taste have in its latest inspection?
Tropical Taste had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Tropical Taste located?
Tropical Taste is located at 5403 Church Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11203.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50096541
Last updated: June 26, 2026