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NYC DOHMH · CAMIS 41574650 · Caribbean

TROPICAL JERK

217-95 HEMPSTEAD AVENUE Queens 114297187366500
A Queens jerk spot whose recent record shows two C grades, filth-fly citations, and repeat hot-holding and sanitation issues.
Why this score
  • Most recent inspection: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 14 critical violations on file, weighted by how recent
  • 3 violations cited more than once
How scoring works →

Each entry below is one inspection visit. Violations marked critical are public health risks; everything else is a general code citation.

  1. Apr 28, 2026
    47
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
    • 10G
      Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
    • 06D
      critical
      Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 10B
      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.
    • 10F
      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.
    4 critical citations this visit
  2. Jan 12, 2026
    Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 20-06
      Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
  3. Jan 12, 2026
    35
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 05D
      critical
      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 acceptable hand-drying device.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    • 09C
      Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
    3 critical citations this visit
  4. Jun 26, 2025
    36
    C
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 04N
      critical
      Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 08A
      Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    3 critical citations this visit
  5. May 22, 2025
    25
    Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 09B
      Thawing procedure improper.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 10E
      Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
    • 02B
      critical
      Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
    2 critical citations this visit
  6. Feb 16, 2024
    22
    B
    Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
    Violations were cited in the following area(s).
    • 04A
      critical
      Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
    • 02G
      critical
      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 packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
    • 10F
      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.
    • 10D
      Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
    2 critical citations this visit
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Grade key · NYC DOHMH
  • A
    Top marks
    score 0–13
  • B
    Some violations
    score 14–27
  • C
    Multiple violations
    score 28+
  • Z
    Pending re-inspection
    borderline
  • N
    Not yet graded
    first inspection
  • No grade posted
    awaiting card
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