Tropical Market
PASS W/ CONDITIONSWednesday, April 20, 2022 at 2:55 PM
Address
371 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
RF
Violations
1 total
Facility History
11 inspections
4 failures
Violations Cited
• MINOR
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Ensute all packaged foods are being stored at least six imches off the floor to reduce potential contamination aadn tyom ensure all areas of the stores flooring is being cleaned properly
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3