Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery

702 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery was last inspected on May 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Jan 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 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

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Sep 30, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

10B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery?

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 Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery.

How does Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery 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 Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Taste Restaurant and Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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