Retail Food · Boston, MA

10-Eleven

603 Washington St

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was 10-Eleven last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Mar 11, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has 10-Eleven ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 11, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue providing coffee at front counter. Location does not have access to proper equipment sanitizing. Remove self serve coffee equipment.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple packaged food items with expired dates Packaged shredded cheese and packaged cottage cheese. Remove all products from the refrigeration case. Frequenty monitor products to assure expired products are not available for purchase.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 21, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Discontinue providing coffee at front counter. Location does not have access to proper equipment sanitizing. Remove self serve coffee equipment.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing thermometers inside of all refrigeration and freezer units. Provide

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Door sweep missing at rear basement door. Provide

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy debris and old equipment stored in the alley. Remove and discard

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing thermometers inside of all refrigeration and freezer units. Provide

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Door sweep missing at rear basement door. Provide

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy debris and old equipment stored in the alley. Remove and discard

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2026 · Original Source