Tropic Food Market
Latest: PASS
October 28, 2025
Address
1007 BLUE HILL AV
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
53 inspections
19 failures
License
License #20553
Last inspected: October 28, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 28, 2025
at 5:29 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the bins storing roots and other vegetables to be cleaned to help minimize the current fruit fly activity. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Drainage pipe un...
FAIL
October 20, 2025
at 3:57 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior of the bins storing roots and other vegetables to be cleaned to help minimize the current fruit fly activity. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Drainage pipe un...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 21, 2025
at 3:15 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Several floor tiles behind the meat counte...
PASS
October 3, 2024
at 3:01 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling...
FAIL
September 24, 2024
at 5:40 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling...
PASS
April 17, 2024
at 3:15 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair...
FAIL
April 11, 2024
at 5:23 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 9, 2023
at 4:53 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Condiment storage shelving to low elevate 6 to 8 or higher. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Meat display case slid...
FAIL
November 2, 2023
at 6:16 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Condiment storage shelving to low elevate 6 to 8 or higher. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Meat display case slid...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 8, 2023
at 6:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some repackaged foods provide with name of establishment address and ingredient name. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Constr...
FAIL
January 31, 2023
at 7:26 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on some repackaged foods provide with name of establishment address and ingredient name. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Constr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 23, 2022
at 6:38 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certification expired provide current certification. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace missing vent covers at m...
FAIL
August 26, 2022
at 3:53 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certification expired provide current certification. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Meat slicer some areas discolore...
PASS
April 8, 2022
at 6:25 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures and equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): No establishment name address or name o...
FAIL
March 31, 2022
at 3:37 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures and equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provide. | 590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): No establishment name address or name o...
PASS
November 16, 2021
at 3:29 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Numerous openings notes at the bottoms of the walls in the lower level- Make repairs | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Numerous black flies noted in the establishment- Provide an u...
FAIL
November 9, 2021
at 5:02 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Numerous openings notes at the bottoms of the walls in the lower level- Make repairs | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Numerous black flies noted in the establishment- Provide an u...
PASS
July 19, 2021
at 3:42 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Excessive amouns of cardboard used on shelving throughout retail area. Surfaces must be smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable Remove | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board ...
FAIL
July 12, 2021
at 4:14 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Excessive amouns of cardboard used on shelving throughout retail area. Surfaces must be smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable Remove | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 15, 2021
at 2:53 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Numerous floor tiles missing or broken throughout store- Repair/replace | L1 - : Post a copy of the current Health Permit in an area conspicuous to the consumer
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 24, 2020
at 8:11 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Ceilings in retail area with water damage- Replace
PASS
September 1, 2020
at 7:35 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Employees washing hands in 3 bay due to broken handsink- | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Packaged meats including goat and chicken stored dir...
FAIL
August 25, 2020
at 6:24 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Employees washing hands in 3 bay due to broken handsink- | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Packaged meats including goat and chicken stored dir...
PASS
November 15, 2019
at 6:51 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Several foods being sold without labels ingredient list and without any wholesale receipts ADDRESS | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Enclose slop sink area as duscussed | 5...
FAIL
November 8, 2019
at 5:30 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up as discussed | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Several foods being sold without labels ingredient list and without any wholesale receipts ADDRESS | 590.004/4-202.12-PF - CIP E...
FAIL
November 1, 2019
at 5:10 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up as discussed | 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF - Compliance with Food Law (Pf): Several foods being sold without labels ingredient list and without any wholesale receipts ADDRESS | 590.004/4-...
PASS
June 21, 2018
at 6:26 PM
8 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Discard visibly rotten tomatoes in the produce case - addressed immediately | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Several frozen bags of raw goat and raw pork out for retail sale without proper ...
FAIL
June 7, 2018
at 5:37 PM
8 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Discard visibly rotten tomatoes in the produce case - addressed immediately | 02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Several frozen bags of raw goat and raw pork out for retail sale without proper ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 21, 2017
at 1:37 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out retail area paint all rusted shelves through-out retail area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floors through-out both walk-in's | 37...
FAIL
October 30, 2017
at 4:09 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves through-out retail area paint all rusted shelves through-out retail area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floors through-out both walk-in's | 37...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 19, 2017
at 4:42 PM
3 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: replace all broken cracked or missing floor tiles through-out retail area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all un-necessary articles from through-out basement | M-2-103.11 - PIC...
FAIL
April 4, 2017
at 2:45 PM
3 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: replace all broken cracked or missing floor tiles through-out retail area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all un-necessary articles from through-out basement | M-2-103.11 - PIC...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 19, 2016
at 5:37 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: refinish all rusted shelves through-out retail area
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 5, 2016
at 4:41 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: REMOVE ALL UN-NECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THROUGH-OUT REAR OF BLDG. (EMPTY MILK CRATES EMPTY BREAD RACKS AND ALL OTHER DEBRIS)
PASS
October 5, 2015
at 2:41 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board behind meat counter heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kit for commercial bleach sanitizer. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No CFPM...
FAIL
September 24, 2015
at 5:23 PM
18 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple brined raw meats found out of temperature in 5 gallon buckets. 5 gallons whole mackrel 75F 5 gallons pig tails 75F 5 gallons pig cheeks 75F 5 gallons pig tails 76F. Maintain PHF foods at cold holding tem...
FAIL
September 16, 2015
at 2:06 PM
18 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple brined raw meats found out of temperature in 5 gallon buckets. 5 gallons whole mackrel 75F 5 gallons pig tails 75F 5 gallons pig cheeks 75F 5 gallons pig tails 76F. Maintain PHF foods at cold holding tem...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 9, 2014
at 5:32 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean all shelves and remove all cardboard from shelves through-out | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean cellar stairs and cellar floor through-out clean floors through-out bo...
PASS
August 20, 2013
at 2:11 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for white meat case | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer for three compartment sink | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: provide front and ba...
FAIL
August 6, 2013
at 3:47 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide a thermometer for white meat case | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: provide a sanitizer for three compartment sink | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: provide front and ba...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 4, 2013
at 5:10 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: provide thermometers for both display cases in meat dept. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of refrigerator and freezer in basement area
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 1, 2012
at 4:00 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide thermometers for hot dog/bacon case and both reach-in's by three compartment sink | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: return all empty milk crates and empty tonic racks through-out to owners
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 4, 2012
at 3:08 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out retail area and warewashing area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: return all empty milk crates and empty tonic r...
PASS
August 30, 2011
at 2:16 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 19, 2011
at 1:44 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: REPLACE the missing switch plate -for basement light switch -at top of stairs to basement-- | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: PATCH FLOOR OF BROKEN FLOOR TILES-at-front door & at front...
PASS
December 9, 2010
at 2:42 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 6, 2010
at 1:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 4, 2010
at 2:17 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 5, 2009
at 6:19 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Replace missing floor tiles. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace stained ceiling tiles.