Tropic Food Market

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeRetail Food
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Numerous small black flies noted throughout retail area- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Excessive amouns of cardboard used on shelving throughout retail area. Surfaces must be smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable Remove
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cutting Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Cutting board at meat counter heavily scored and worn- refinish or replace
  code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 1, 2020: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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