Tropical Foods International
Latest: PASS
September 9, 2025
Address
450 MELNEA CASS BL
Roxbury, MA 02119
Inspection History
46 inspections
23 failures
License
License #121245
Last inspected: September 9, 2025
Inspection History (46 most recent)
PASS
September 9, 2025
at 6:18 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Replace light bulb inside walk in freezer @ bakery station
FAIL
September 2, 2025
at 6:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed packaged sliced deli meat improperly labeled and stored for retail. Discussed with deli manager to ensure all pre-packaged deli foods are properly labeled prior to storing in reach in units. COS | 5...
FAIL
August 21, 2025
at 4:25 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Observed packaged sliced deli meat improperly labeled and stored for retail. Discussed with deli manager to ensure all pre-packaged deli foods are properly labeled prior to storing in reach in units. COS | 5...
PASS
March 13, 2025
at 6:33 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): Observed dented seal on can good stored on retail shelves. Monitor and ensure all can goods are stored on retail shelves in good condition | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces ...
FAIL
March 5, 2025
at 5:12 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-202.15-PF - Package Integrity (Pf): Observed dented seal on can good stored on retail shelves. Monitor and ensure all can goods are stored on retail shelves in good condition | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 4, 2024
at 2:54 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Deli salads and other ready to eat prepared foods stored 24 hrs or more are date marked but not meeting the compliance/code. Review the requirements de...
FAIL
August 28, 2024
at 4:57 PM
14 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Certified manager must train employees in duties of warewashing (wash-rinse-sanitize) reporting of illness in a verifiable manner and monitoring temperatures. | 590.003/3-202.15-PF -...
FAIL
August 20, 2024
at 5:46 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Certified manager must train employees in duties of warewashing (wash-rinse-sanitize) reporting of illness in a verifiable manner and monitoring temperatures. | 590.003/3-202.15-PF -...
PASS
May 24, 2024
at 2:23 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificates expired. Submit confirmation of registration for Course to the Health Division upon receipt | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equi...
FAIL
May 16, 2024
at 4:37 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed Certified Food Protection Manager certificates expired. Submit confirmation of registration for Course to the Health Division upon receipt | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equi...
PASS
July 14, 2023
at 4:13 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed soiled knives / tables / cutting boards in produce area; bloody spills on shelves with fish and raw chicken; ice filters with dust bu...
FAIL
July 5, 2023
at 2:55 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Observed soiled knives / tables / cutting boards in produce area; bloody spills on shelves with fish and raw chicken; ice filters with dust bu...
PASS
February 27, 2023
at 7:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed unsealed pack of turkey wings stored in retail case. Provide a covering in order to protect from contamination | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equi...
FAIL
February 17, 2023
at 8:54 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Observed unsealed pack of turkey wings stored in retail case. Provide a covering in order to protect from contamination | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equi...
PASS
October 17, 2022
at 6:46 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-202.12-PF - Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf): Observed handsink with no running water. Provide and maintain running water at least 100F at all times | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Contact licensed plumbe...
FAIL
October 12, 2022
at 3:48 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC on site not monitoring the operation of handsinks in all departments. Hand sink in meat / butcher room not operating with constant water. Instructed PIC to contact licensed plumber...
FAIL
October 5, 2022
at 3:09 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC on site not monitoring the operation of handsinks in all departments. Hand sink in meat / butcher room not operating with constant water. Instructed PIC to contact licensed plumber...
PASS
June 21, 2022
at 2:38 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring the continuous operation of water / sanitizer in 3 bay sink at all times and instructed PIC to monitor the expiration dates on food product. Review food safety guide...
FAIL
June 13, 2022
at 4:15 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring the continuous operation of water / sanitizer in 3 bay sink at all times and instructed PIC to monitor the expiration dates on food product. Review food safety guide...
PASS
March 21, 2022
at 2:38 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide door sweeps on doors to prevent entry of rodents. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed multiple rodent droppings in rear receiving/loading dock area. Discussed with P...
FAIL
March 15, 2022
at 7:06 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Provide door sweeps on doors to prevent entry of rodents. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed multiple rodent droppings in rear receiving/loading dock area. Discussed with P...
PASS
February 8, 2022
at 5:28 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit / diarrhea kit for establishment | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Observed damaged test strips for Quats sanitizer @ 3 compartme...
FAIL
January 31, 2022
at 5:00 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide vomit / diarrhea kit for establishment | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Observed damaged test strips for Quats sanitizer @ 3 compartme...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 30, 2021
at 3:31 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Crushed ice machine used for display only - interior and exterior with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 590.004/4-903.11-C1 - (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 11, 2021
at 5:14 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards in the produce room are heavily scored / Replace | L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location of the estabishment that is conspicuous to consumers
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 30, 2020
at 3:15 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Condensor fan covers with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
PASS
December 16, 2019
at 5:03 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test strips for all three bay sinks that do not have them or are moldy. Have staff test sanitizer. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemi...
FAIL
December 2, 2019
at 4:07 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Provide test strips for all three bay sinks that do not have them or are moldy. Have staff test sanitizer. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemi...
PASS
April 22, 2019
at 7:35 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Be sure food that is in storage in covered. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove dark scores in green cutting board in produce or replace it. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Pr...
FAIL
April 8, 2019
at 6:26 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Be sure food that is in storage in covered. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove dark scores in green cutting board in produce or replace it. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Pr...
PASS
July 27, 2018
at 4:43 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove or replace deep dark scores in cutting board in fish department. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
FAIL
July 18, 2018
at 4:01 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove or replace deep dark scores in cutting board in fish department. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 27, 2018
at 2:33 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Found expired corn bread mix. Expired 8/2017. PIC removed and will reveiw with staff. Shelves are stocked each day and dates are checked. Monitor.
PASS
January 30, 2018
at 3:51 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot holding chicken between 121F to 124F. Hot holding pork between 107F to 121F. PIC removed and will reheat to above 165F. Food was just put out and heat lamps not on high. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design...
FAIL
January 23, 2018
at 4:20 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot holding chicken between 121F to 124F. Hot holding pork between 107F to 121F. PIC removed and will reheat to above 165F. Food was just put out and heat lamps not on high. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 25, 2017
at 3:12 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: prepared foods/wrap all foods in walk in walk in freezer at prepared foods/store all foods 6 inches off floor prepared foods/sore all plastic ware with handle presented | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Desig...
FAIL
October 18, 2017
at 3:40 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: prepared foods/wrap all foods in walk in walk in freezer at prepared foods/store all foods 6 inches off floor prepared foods/sore all plastic ware with handle presented | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Desig...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 26, 2017
at 4:48 PM
10 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: meat display/properly store all ground beef/below whole muscle meats hot foods walk in/properly store all raw eggs | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: strawberries/do not oversto...
FAIL
April 19, 2017
at 3:11 PM
10 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: meat display/properly store all ground beef/below whole muscle meats hot foods walk in/properly store all raw eggs | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: strawberries/do not oversto...
PASS
July 12, 2016
at 2:29 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: display cases/properly store all ground beef | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: produce retail/store all produce 6 inches off floor produce prep area/store all foods 6 inches of...
FAIL
June 27, 2016
at 3:03 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: display cases/properly store all ground beef | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: produce retail/store all produce 6 inches off floor produce prep area/store all foods 6 inches of...
PASS
March 9, 2016
at 7:11 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: packaging room/provide proper set up of 3 bay sink | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean all floor drains throughout | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: milk walk in/replace burnt out l...
FAIL
March 2, 2016
at 4:02 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: customer service/provide proper labels to packaged foods pre packaged sandwiches/list ingredients | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: fish department/review wholesome/freshness of fish at display ...
FAIL
February 24, 2016
at 3:30 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: customer service/provide proper labels to packaged foods pre packaged sandwiches/list ingredients | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: fish department/review wholesome/freshness of fish at display ...
PASS
January 29, 2015
at 3:33 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: reclamation room/provide smooth easily cleanable ceiling properly seal all bare wood walls
FAIL
January 14, 2015
at 6:17 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: reclamation room/provide smooth easily cleanable ceiling properly seal all bare wood walls