Tropical Smoothie & Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hot water throughtout the establishment observed fluctuating between 64F-100F. Repair
  code 590.005/5-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple food boxes observed stored on the floor inside walkin in and storage area. Discontinue/ Elevate
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide and maintain visible
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Stagnant water observed downstairs in the trash area floor downstairs in the basement area / walkin observed soiled from loose debris and soils build up. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Backdoor observed with gaps possible entry point for pests/rodents in the future. Repair
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)
  Inspector note: Staff personal belongins observed stored on top of food items and dry goods. Discontinue
  code 590.006/6-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Drying Mops (C)
  Inspector note: Observed soiled mop stored in soiled water. Discontinue. Hang to dry after use.
  code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 2, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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