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Tropical Foods International

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Address
450 MELNEA CASS BL
Roxbury, MA 02119
Category
RF
Violations
4 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
46 inspections
23 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-205.15-P
✓ Corrected

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Observed upon compliance. Two floor drains in the meat room not draining properly has stagnant water throughout. Company contacted for service today. No meat preparation in the area until repaired and the floor is cleaned and disinfected.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF
✓ Corrected

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 detail should be provided.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-501.12-C
✓ Corrected

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Heavily scored cutting boards in fish area.Resurface or replace.

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
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Fish shelving with spills and rear panel with rust floors in aisle 8 with debris below shelves ice build up in Mamita freezer. Clean all to remove. Resurface areas with rust if unable to remove.

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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