Tropical Food Mart

4545 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Tropical Food Mart stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Roslindale restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Cats observed living in the basement storage area. Remove cats permanently.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Several lights out inside of the sliding glass door refrigeration unit. Replace.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Inside of the sliding glass ice cream freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the cat and propvide a pest control report at re-inspection date.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to patch or block the hole in the corner of the walk in that has a empty bottle in it.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the plastic shelves in the walk in.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the cat cat food and litter box from the store. Please have pest control come in be fore re-inspection date and provide you with a pest control report.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: All products will need to be stored off the floor 6 inches. Walk in had product on the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace any broken floor tiles in the retail area and walk in.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the basement so pest control can do a good inspection and address any issue you may have.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Fan cover for the condencer in the walk in will need to be cleaned.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace broken floor tiles in walk in and retail area.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the build on the the fan covers in the walk in. Dust the retail shelves. Dust front window ledge behind the chips.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Apr 25, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Conditions of use (pf)

Inspector notes: At this time found two open green pesticides under chips and next to two door refrigerator. Another found in back but not open yet on floor. PIC will need to have the proper rodent traps as discussed.

590.007/7-202.12-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace missing floor tiles in retail and walk in.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean wire and plastic shelves in walk in. Moldy.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Food Mart on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tropical Food Mart.

How does Tropical Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?

Tropical Food Mart most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.

Has Tropical Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Food Mart have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Food Mart 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 Tropical Food Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Food Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.

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