Tropic Food Market

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near where plantaines and other roots are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report showing the treatment for fruit flies.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of the bins storing roots and other vegetables to be cleaned to help minimize the current fruit fly activity.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Drainage pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 3, 2024: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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