What is Tropicalfete's health inspection score?

Tropicalfete has a SafeDine safety score of 18 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tropicalfete last inspected?

Tropicalfete was last inspected on May 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tropicalfete have?

Tropicalfete has 7 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tropicalfete safe to eat at?

Tropicalfete has a safety score of 18/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Tropicalfete serve?

Tropicalfete serves Caribbean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tropicalfete

Name: Tropicalfete
Address: 850 NEW YORK AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11203
Rating: 18

850 NEW YORK AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Poor

Caribbean•Brooklyn

Ranked #980 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 41% of caribbean restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: May 27, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Food storageHigh Priority

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-87

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-40 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

Real-time Score: 13/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (18/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

May 25

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

6 High1 Med

7 total2 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.−10
05DNo 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.−10
05EToilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
05FInsufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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