Inspection record
Tropical Smoothie & Cafe
1122 Boylston St · Boston, MA 02215
5inspections since May 2026
30violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Jul 30, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the walkin freezer floor to remove soils.
*Controlling Pests (C)
Ther was evidence of mouse droppings observed under the storage shelving & on the floor next to the mop sink window. Evidence of fruit fly activity also at the front counter Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection PIC was instructed to provide a followup pest report for review
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
3 bay sink leaking at reinspection
Jul 23, 2026HE_FailExt3 violations
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the walkin freezer floor to remove soils.
*Controlling Pests (C)
Ther was evidence of mouse droppings observed under the storage shelving & on the floor next to the mop sink window. Evidence of fruit fly activity also at the front counter Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection PIC was instructed to provide a followup pest report for review
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
3 bay sink leaking at reinspection
Jul 10, 2026HE_FailExt6 violations
*Controlling Pests (C)
Ther was evidence of mouse droppings observed under the storage shelving & on the floor next to the mop sink window. Evidence of fruit fly activity also at the front counter Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection PIC was instructed to provide a followup pest report for review
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Prepped items in the reach in refrigeration units observed with no datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the walkin freezer floor to remove soils.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walkin unit were observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC corrected
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the counters & walls to remove soils & evidence of fruit fly activity.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
The sanitizer dispenser at the 3 bay sink is not operating.Repair Discussed with the PIC the procedures for a manuel set up
Jul 2, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the walkin freezer floor to remove soils. Clean the kitchen & storage room floors to remove soils & evidence of mouse droppings. Counter-Clean to remove the stagnate water under the counter ice bin. (if leaking identify the source & repair)
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the counters & walls to remove soils & evidence of fruit fly activity.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Prepped items in the reach in refrigeration units observed with no datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Items in the walkin unit were observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Maintain all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC corrected
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
The sanitizer dispenser at the 3 bay sink is not operating.Repair Discussed with the PIC the procedures for a manuel set up
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Ther was evidence of mouse droppings observed under the storage shelving & on the floor next to the mop sink window. Evidence of fruit fly activity also at the front counter Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection.
May 8, 2026HE_Filed12 violations
***When to Wash (P)
Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed food handlers not washing hands when donning on clean disposable gloves
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Tiles in prep area are not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant Pest proof basement door to the exterior - gap at bottom of door
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Food storage next to paper towel/hand sink - Provide barrier
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Large white food storage container does not have a lid that is tight fitting Food storage containers stored under food prep sink
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Worn cutting boards
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Food contacts in storage are not propely stored inverted
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Food container and debris in hand sink on line at end - Corrected on site by PIC
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Walls windows ledges blinds and all attachement with build up soils
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Upstairs storage area lights are not working area Basement next to walk in unit does not have lighting
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies in food prep/ware washing/basement areas Evidence of rodent activity on floor under and behind equipment in basement/ware washing/prep/storage areas Provide full extermination with IPM report to address rodent and fly activity prior to reinspection
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc not stored 6" above the floor on hook or rack
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
At bottom of step - Storage room cluttered with an accumlation of unnessary articles
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology