Tropical Island Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Cooked chickens in hot holding unit at 117F. PIC removed and reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. Ensure all foods are maintained at 140F and above.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Blades of knives in holder visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Containers of chicken and beef stored on groubd of walk-in. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: No equipment thermometer in 2 door upright cooler in kitchen. Provide.
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: Pan stored under pipe of 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store clean and protected.
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: No paper towels or soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Provide.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
  Inspector note: Outside dumpster area with excess trash and debris. Clean to remove.
  code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 4, 2010: 7 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.

Source: Analyze Boston.