Inspection
Apr 9, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source
Retail Food · Boston, MA
Tropical Market
371 Centre St
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
8 inspectionsInspection
Feb 25, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 14, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther
Official wording
Package Integrity (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple dented cans of beans stored on grocery shelvings for sales. Discontinue PIC removed all dented cans
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC home made arepa are drop off at the establishment by a lady to be sold at the location. Discontinue . 3 pieces of arepa was voluntarily discard by PIC
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 6, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-202.15-PFOther
Official wording
Package Integrity (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple dented cans of beans stored on grocery shelvings for sales. Discontinue PIC removed all dented cans
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
Per PIC home made arepa are drop off at the establishment by a lady to be sold at the location. Discontinue . 3 pieces of arepa was voluntarily discard by PIC
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 12, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
fruits are being semi-peeled placed in plastic bag for sales. Discontinue only sell whole as discussed.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed live cat on premises. Remove. PIC to email most recent pest control report from a license exterminator.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 5, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination
Official wording
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Inspector’s notes
fruits are being semi-peeled placed in plastic bag for sales. Discontinue only sell whole as discussed.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed live cat on premises. Remove. PIC to email most recent pest control report from a license exterminator.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 17, 2023
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Remove any and all loose debris not affiliated with the store - some broken equipment and loose cardboard needs to be addressed
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 13, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source