Tropical Island Restaurant

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Hand sink being blocked by mop bucket and cans of soda. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Wooden mortar and pestal being used in kitchen. Discontinue and use food grade equipment.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: Cutting board and pan stored on ground near stove. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: No paper towels at front hand wash sink. Provide.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floor unfinished by stairs leading to basement. Repair.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Filters above fryers with heavy grease build-up. Clean to remove.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Mop Sink not Provided
  Inspector note: PIC stated that the mop water is being dumped in an outside drain. Discontinue and dispose of properly. Mop and bucket stored in front of hand sink. Discontinue and store appropriately.
  code 42-5-203.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Remove all unecessary equipment from basement.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 24, 2009: 8 previous findings did not recur.

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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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