Rosa Tropical Market

120 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02121

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Rosa Tropical Market stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Dorchester sits at 86, putting Rosa Tropical Market on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be large rodent droppings observed in the basement floor. Address and provide an up to date pestcontrol report for the re-inspection. On compliance visit Large rodent dropping were still observed still on the floor. Clean to remove to prevent contamination .provide pest control report 1.20.25 No Evidence of pest acitivity was observed during the compliance visit. Jose Will email an updated pest control report on January 26.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Opening observed in the basement ceiling. Repair required

590.006/6-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Basement area is cluttered with boxes and products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. Basement area observed in need of organizing and cleaning

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Beverage refrigerator observed without thermometer/ Provide Internal Thermometer to all unit to measure 41 degree or below

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Packages of besler Spagetti with a past expiration date from 12/31/2025. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out for sale for past expiration dates.. Removed by PIC

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be large rodent droppings observed in the basement floor. Address and provide an up to date pestcontrol report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Opening observed in the basement ceiling. Repair required

590.006/6-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hershey's Ice cream coffin style freezer observed with excess frost buil-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

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Feb 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: 6 Packages of Activia yogurt with a past expiration date from 12/12/2023. Address and ensure all foods are being checked prior to and while out for sale for past expiration dates.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor near detergent storage area to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean ice cream unit to remove over iced areas.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Remove cardboard box as shelving liner and provide commericial food service grade equipment.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: 6 door refrigerator unit shelviing discolored repair.

590.004/4-101.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosa Tropical Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosa Tropical Market on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosa Tropical Market?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rosa Tropical Market.

How does Rosa Tropical Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Rosa Tropical Market most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Rosa Tropical Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rosa Tropical Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rosa Tropical Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Rosa Tropical Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rosa Tropical Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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