Tropical Sensation

953 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Tropical Sensation three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus three before.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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.
02G
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
61
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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.
04N
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
61
May 25, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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.
02G
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Sensation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Sensation on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Sensation?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Sensation.

How does Tropical Sensation compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Tropical Sensation most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Tropical Sensation's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Sensation have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Tropical Sensation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Sensation is inspected roughly once per year on average.