- Current
- 0
- Violations
- 1
- Corrections
- 116
- Inspections
- 34
- Failures
- 17
- Pests
- 6
Last Inspection
Mar 15, 2022, 7:22 PMNo ViolationsNot Required
Mar 15, 2022Not Required
No ViolationsNo Violations During This Inspection
Violation Categories
🧹Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness24
🍴Equipment & Utensils18
🐀Pest Activity12
🌡️Food Temperature & Holding8
🧼Personal Hygiene & Handwashing5
🚰Plumbing & Water3
Inspection Timeline
Jan 15, 20253 violationsFailed
Sep 3, 20241 violation · 2 correctionsPass
Apr 22, 20245 violationsFailed
Nov 8, 2023No violationsPass
+34 more inspections available
Inspection data sourced from official Boston health department records.
🐛 Report an issueFrequently Asked Questions
Has Tropical Foods/el Platanero passed its last health inspection?
Tropical Foods/el Platanero's most recent inspection result was "HE_NotReq" on March 15, 2022.
How many health violations does Tropical Foods/el Platanero have?
Tropical Foods/el Platanero has 1 total health violation across 34 inspections on record. 116 of those violations were subsequently corrected.
How often is Tropical Foods/el Platanero inspected?
Tropical Foods/el Platanero has been inspected 34 times. Health inspections in Boston are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
Has Tropical Foods/el Platanero ever failed a health inspection?
Yes, Tropical Foods/el Platanero has failed 17 out of 34 health inspections (50% failure rate).
Does Tropical Foods/el Platanero have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
Tropical Foods/el Platanero has 6 pest-related citations on record from health inspections. Pest citations can include evidence of rodents, cockroaches, flies, or other insects found during inspection.
Is Tropical Foods/el Platanero safe to eat at?
Tropical Foods/el Platanero's most recent inspection result was "HE_NotReq". The restaurant has 1 violation across 34 inspections. We recommend checking the full inspection history before dining.
Nearby Restaurants with Violations
Restaurants within 100m — pest citations from the last 2 years