Tropic Deli & Grill
205 COURT STREET, Brooklyn, 11201
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 2, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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