Retail Food · Boston, MA

Black Bag Mini Mart

137 Blue Hill Av

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Black Bag Mini Mart last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 21, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from May 20, 2024 to Jan 21, 2026.
Has Black Bag Mini Mart ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 20, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Violation being issued for the non-payment of the 2026 Health Permit.Address and pay in full.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

retail shelving/observed dust on food cans/clean to remove dust

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.

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, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

retail shelving/observed dust on food cans/clean to remove dust

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Violation being issued for the non-payment of the 2026 Health Permit.Address and pay in full.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 4, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Violation being issued for the non-payment of the 2025 Health Permit. Address and pay in full.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.

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, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Violation being issued for the non-payment of the 2025 Health Permit. Address and pay in full.

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 28, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice build observed inside of the uprigth 3 door freezer. Defrost and clean to remove.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther

Official Wording

Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove cat from the store.

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, May 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 20, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice build observed inside of the uprigth 3 door freezer. Defrost and clean to remove.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.006/6-501.115-PFOther