Tropic Food Market
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Tropic Food Market, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“System maintained in good repair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Sanitizer test trip observed for chlorine. provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement storage area observed cluttered with equipament tools and materials.Remove unnecessary items and organize materials to maintain a clean and sanitary condition.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile observed damaged stained and displaced above the retail food area. Repair or replace ceiling tiles and maintain the ceiling in good condition. Holes observed in the wall near the freezer and pepsi Shelving. Repair and properly seal holes in wall to maintain facility in good condition.
590.006/6-201.17-C
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near where plantaines and other roots are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report showing the treatment for fruit flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the bins storing roots and other vegetables to be cleaned to help minimize the current fruit fly activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Several floor tiles behind the meat counter are damaged and cracked. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies observed near and around where bags of onions and other root based products are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no one on site with a current Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage pipe to the hand sink located in the meat preparation area is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light inside of the produce cooler has no protective shield. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
86
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking below hand wash sink at meat dept. repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Lighting defective inside walk in cooler repair.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of water bug at basement area provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer for meat display case provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Meat display case sliding window loose repair or replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment storage shelving to low elevate 6 to 8 or higher.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some repackaged foods provide with name of establishment address and ingredient name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non-inuse items at basement area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing vent cover on meat display case.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap below front entrance door repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace damaged tiles through out.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Aug 26, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Food safety certification expired provide current certification.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving inside walk in cooler and freezer to remove visible soil. Replace missing ceiling tile near rear of store.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Remove empty food containers from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-502.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below rinse bay of ware washing sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer some areas discolored repair. Replace missing vent covers at meat display case.
590.004/4-101.11-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropic Food Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropic Food Market on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropic Food Market?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tropic Food Market.
How does Tropic Food Market compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Tropic Food Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Tropic Food Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropic Food Market have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropic Food 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 Tropic Food Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropic Food Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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