Tropical Market

371 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tropical Market has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “safe unadulterated and honestly presented” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Jamaica Plain sits at 83, putting Tropical Market on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Compliance with food law (p)

Inspector notes: Per PIC home made arepa are drop off at the establishment by a lady to be sold at the location. Discontinue . 3 pieces of arepa was voluntarily discard by PIC

590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Package integrity (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dented cans of beans stored on grocery shelvings for sales. Discontinue PIC removed all dented cans

590.003/3-202.15-PF

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: fruits are being semi-peeled placed in plastic bag for sales. Discontinue only sell whole as discussed.

590.003/3-101.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed live cat on premises. Remove. PIC to email most recent pest control report from a license exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove any and all loose debris not affiliated with the store - some broken equipment and loose cardboard needs to be addressed

590.006/6-501.114-C

Oct 13, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 23, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

Inspector notes: Stuffed pastries in a small hot holding unit - no wholesale receipts on site to show where the items are being purchased from - discontinue until wholesale receipts are provided

590.003/3-101.11-P

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being kept off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage

590.003/3-302.11-C

Jul 15, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 20, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Ensute all packaged foods are being stored at least six imches off the floor to reduce potential contamination aadn tyom ensure all areas of the stores flooring is being cleaned properly

590.003/3-302.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Market on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Market?

Across the inspection record, “safe unadulterated and honestly presented” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Market.

How does Tropical Market compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Tropical Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Tropical Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 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 Tropical Market inspected?

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

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