Tropic Deli & Grill

205 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

American

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Tropic Deli & Grill has been inspected four times since 2023. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Tropic Deli & Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Jan 13, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

06C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jul 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Apr 28, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropic Deli & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropic Deli & Grill on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropic Deli & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropic Deli & Grill.

How does Tropic Deli & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tropic Deli & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tropic Deli & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropic Deli & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropic Deli & Grill 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 Tropic Deli & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropic Deli & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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