Taste the Tropics Ice Cream

1839 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Taste the Tropics Ice Cream has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Taste the Tropics Ice Cream on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
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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.
10B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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.
10F
82
Apr 8, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Jan 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste the Tropics Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste the Tropics Ice Cream on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste the Tropics Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste the Tropics Ice Cream.

How does Taste the Tropics Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Taste the Tropics Ice Cream most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Taste the Tropics Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste the Tropics Ice Cream have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste the Tropics Ice Cream means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taste the Tropics Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste the Tropics Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.