Tropic Food Market

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeRetail Food
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: Food safety certification expired provide current certification.
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Meat slicer some areas discolored repair. Replace missing vent covers at meat display case.
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Leaky pipe below rinse bay of ware washing sink repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Frequency-Removal (C)
  Inspector note: Remove empty food containers from exterior grounds.
  code 590.005/5-502.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floor below storage shelving inside walk in cooler and freezer to remove visible soil. Replace missing ceiling tile near rear of store.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 8, 2022: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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