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Tropical Foods International

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Friday, July 14, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Address
450 MELNEA CASS BL
Roxbury, MA 02119
Category
RF
Violations
3 total
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
46 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF
✓ Corrected

(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 build up; food debris on sliding door deli case gaskets. Clean all to remove soils / spills / debris.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-404.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Observed expired yogurt on retail shelves. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain foods in compliance for retail sale

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Observed soiled cardboard boxes at front chip display. Remove and maintain a clean and durable surface

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
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