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Tropical Island Restaurant
February 25, 2008 · Temporary permit action
🫥not rated
- official resultTemporary permit action
- inspection typeEating & Drinking
- failed findings22
- critical findings7
📁 This is an administrative record, not a health inspection. It does not replace the restaurant's latest meaningful health result.
Failed findings
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Spoilage Unsafe FoodcriticalInspector note: String beans have mold like substance. Tomatoes appear rotten and bruised. Discard. King fish steaks stored unwrapped and have freezer burn. Pork in coffin freezer odorous. Discarded by kitchen staff.
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Hot HoldingcriticalInspector note: Rice in Kitchen hot holding at 90 F Front service counter hot holding - chicken 121 F Beef123 F at steam table. Meat pies 123F in Anvil warmer. Maintain hot holding at 140 or above.
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Separation Segregation Cross ContaminationcriticalInspector note: Kol-gard refrigerator dripping raw meats stored with produce discard ready to eat produce. Raw chicken stored with cooked chicken. Raw chicken stored above produce. Use proper storage.
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Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/HowcriticalInspector note: Unable to properly wash hands. No soap at kitchen restroom and food preparation hand wash stations.
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Food Contact Surfaces CleancriticalInspector note: Observed staff washing rinsing and storing equipment without sanitizing. Instruct employees on proper warewashing procedures.
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Pesticide UsagecriticalInspector note: Open bait found in corners of food storage area in basement.
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Person in charge AssignedcriticalInspector note: CFPM not available. No PIC assigned. Staff not performing duties per code requirements. No PIC to monitor. Provide adequate training.
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Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Jose stated that the meat slicer is cleaned twice a week. Clean and sanitize after every use. Food containers used to store flour and raw meats are heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Clean food contact surfaces with adequate frequency. Clean Hamilton beach blender to remove soils. Discontinue using juice dispenser until properly cleaned and sanitized. Provide information or colorful ceramic bowls to ensure they are food grade.
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Insects Rodents AnimalsInspector note: Evidence of infestation. Old and new droppings. Provide IPM report from licensed exterminator.
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Food Contact Surfaces DesignInspector note: All cutting boards heavily scored and soiled. Replace or repair. Brown cutting boards heavily scored and cracked replace. Wooden mortar and pestle used for plantains. Discontinue. Use approved food contact equipment only.
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Non-Food Contact SurfacesInspector note: Wooden stand holding meat slicer not cleanable durable. Re-finish or replace. Coffin style freezer in total disrepair. Replace or repair.
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Wiping Cloths Clean SanitizeInspector note: Wiping cloths heavily soiled. Not stored in sanitizing solution between use.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: Imperial grill and Pitco Fryer visibly soiled clean to remove. Upright Kol-gard refrigerator inside heavily soiled clean to remove. Clean hoods and vents to remove grease build-up. Shelves in walk-in in basement rusted and visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
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Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue SignageInspector note: No paper towels dispenser heavily soiled. Provide towels and clean dispenser. Visible dust in restroom vents clean to remove.
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Improper Cleaning of ReceptaclesInspector note: Interiors and exteriors of trash receptacles heavily soiled clean to remove.
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Adequate Number Frequency Vermin ProofInspector note: Trash barrels missing lids. Provide.
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Outside Storage Improperly MaintainedInspector note: Card board boxes and debris in outside storage area. Clean to remove.
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Improper Maintenance of FloorsInspector note: Moisture build up on basement Floor at base of steps. Address. Ensure basement not subject to moisture contamination in food areas
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Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed InstalledInspector note: Acoustic style tiles in kitchen. Replace with viynl tiles that are cleanable and durable.
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premises not properly maintained or cleanedOfficial wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/CeilingsInspector note: Back splash of grill visibly soiled with carbon build-up. Walls with food splashes. Ceilings tiles in basement damage and broken. Replace
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Inadequate LightingInspector note: Light above grill burnt out replace.
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Premises MaintainedInspector note: Recycled cans stored in mop sink. Remove and store properly.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on April 19, 2007: 22 findings appeared for the first time.
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About this record
This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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