Tropical Jade 3 Roti Express
118-03 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens, 11419
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (9 months ago).
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Nov 7, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 7 (3 critical) |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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