Tropical Revival

134-08 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Tropical Revival has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Tropical Revival was last inspected on Mar 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Tropical Revival's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

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

Mar 18, 2024

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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.

05D

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Revival last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Revival on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Tropical Revival compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Tropical Revival most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Tropical Revival's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Revival have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropical Revival means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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